Supernova Unveils New Unit to Pioneer 3D Printing for Defense and Space
Supernova, a company recently spun off from BCN3D in February, has announced the creation of a new business unit dedicated to advancing 3D... read more »
Military
Aurora Labs and Innovaero to Enhance Defence Drones with Gas Turbine
Aurora Labs and Innovaero have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate Aurora Labs’ 3D-printed metal components and micro gas turbines into... read more »
British Army Makes Advancements in Field-Deployable 3D Printing
The British Army has made progress in deployable additive manufacturing processes, through Project Brokkr. This initiative marks a significant leap forward in military... read more »
Aerojet Rockets Ahead with Pentagon’s Hypersonic Additive Manufacturing Contract
The US Department of Defense has awarded Aerojet Rocketdyne a $22 million contract to spearhead the development of a hypersonic propulsion prototype. Over... read more »
US Air Force Demonstrates Rapid Deployment of 3D Printed Drones
The US Air Force has successfully demonstrated the assembly and deploying of a 3D printed drone within an incredibly short 24-hour window. This... read more »
Navy Slashes Cost of F/A-18 Wheel Replacement with 3D Printing
The U.S. Navy is drastically reducing the costs of F/A-18 tyre replacements thanks to additive manufacturing. Normally the cost is around $100,000, and... read more »
IperionX and Vegas Fastener Manufacturing Collaborate on Titanium Fasteners for US Army
IperionX and Vegas Fastener Manufacturing have joined forces to develop and produce titanium alloy fasteners and precision components. This partnership aims to leverage... read more »
Johns Hopkins and Navy Partnership Plans for Advanced Monitoring of 3D Printing
In the domain of 3D printing, in situ monitoring has emerged as a crucial tool for ensuring defect-free production in real time. Unlike... read more »
AML3D Secures Contract to Expand in Australian Defence Sector
AML3D Limited has signed a lucrative contract with Toolcraft Australia, marking a significant advancement in its presence within the Australian defense sector. The... read more »
ADDMAN Group to Advance US Navy Project with 3D Printing
ADDMAN Group has embarked on a crucial qualification project for the US Navy, focusing on additive manufacturing of Copper-Nickel (CuNi) components in submarine... read more »
AFRL Applies Lightweight Additive Techniques to Rocketry
The Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) Rocket Propulsion Division has used directed energy deposition (DED) to make a unique single-block rocket-engine thrust chamber.... read more »
DARPA Unveils Initiative to Enhance Critical Structural Parts through 3D Printing Evaluation
DARPA is collaborating with industry leaders on a comprehensive mission aimed at accelerating the progress of additive manufacturing for essential structural components. Through... read more »
DEVCOM CBC Explores 3D Printed Sensors with ChROMa Project
Dr. Brian Hauck, a U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) research chemist, and his research team has embarked... read more »
Navy turns to 3D Printing for Submarine Valve Assembly
Hunt Valve, a Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) subsidiary, has secured a contract from the Maritime Sustainment Technology and Innovation Consortium (MSTIC) to manufacture... read more »
3D Printing Provides Solution to Poe Lock Repair
In response to the aging infrastructure crisis in the United States, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has embraced 3D printing technology... read more »
DARPA to Advance Microelectronics with 3D Printing
In a bid to redefine microsystems manufacturing, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has unveiled its Additive Manufacturing of Microelectronic systEms (AMME)... read more »
Researchers Awarded DoD Grant for Defense 3D Printing
Assistant Professor William Boley and his team at Boston University have secured a $2.23 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, aimed... read more »
Lincoln Electric Partners with BPMI for US Navy 3D Printing
Lincoln Electric, in collaboration with Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI), has secured a contract to utilize its cutting-edge metal 3D printing technology for... read more »
AFRL Engineer Honored with MILAM Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Mark Benedict, a key figure in additive manufacturing at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), has been awarded the prestigious Military Additive... read more »
Saab Unveils Supersonic Stealth Loyal Wingman Concept
Saab recently revealed a supersonic, stealthy 'loyal wingman' drone concept, part of its Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program. Designed for high-speed, low-observable... read more »
