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 »
Military
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 »
US Navy Explores Glow Sticks and 3D Printing for Biothreat Detection
The US Navy is partnering with researchers at the University of Houston to investigate the use of glow sticks in detecting biothreats. This... read more »
Jointless Hull 3D Printer Wins Technical Achievement Award
The US Army’s Jointless Hull machine, hailed as the world's largest additive and subtractive manufacturing apparatus, has earned the prestigious 2024 Technical Achievement... read more »
Navy Researches Additive Manufacturing for Hydrodynamics Testing
The Naval Surface Warfare Center is engaged in a study to evaluate the feasibility of using Large Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM) for naval... read more »
3D Printing Aids USS Bataan Repairs at Sea
The USS Bataan, an amphibious assault ship, demonstrated the practical application of additive manufacturing in maritime settings by successfully fabricating a vital component... read more »
Equispheres Acknowledged by US Army for Advancing Materials Technology
Equispheres, based in Ottawa, Canada, has been acknowledged by the US Army as a significant contributor to manufacturing and sustainment capabilities for the... read more »
Army Reserve Tests 3D Printed Explosive Containers
In October, Army Reserve Soldiers from the 102nd Training Division participated in a pioneering trial at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Their objective: to... read more »
DoD Modernization Challenge Invites 3D Printing Proposals
America Makes has announced a collaboration with the Department of Defense (DoD) for the OIB Modernization Challenge. The initiative allocates $2.5M to fund... read more »
Boeing Tests 3D Printing for Apache Helicopter Parts
Boeing is set to test a completely 3D printed main rotor system for its AH-64 Apache attack helicopter in the upcoming spring. This... read more »
Pentagon Sees AM as Key to Hypersonic Weapons
In a recent webinar, a Department of Defence official has expressed how 3D printing will aid hypersonic weapons production for the Pentagon. Keith... read more »
Infinite Composites Scores Contract to Build AM Hydrogen Tanks for US Army
US-based company Infinite Composites has secured a $1.6 million contract with the US Army to pioneer the development of conformable fuel tanks for... read more »
US Army to 3D Print Parts for Humvees
In a strategic move towards modernizing military logistics, the US Army is embracing the potential of 3D printing technology to enhance the production... read more »
US Navy Purchases Huge Aussie WAAM Machine
Australian company AML3D has announced the sale of its industrial-scale ARCEMY 'X-Edition 6700' Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) metal 3D printing system to... read more »
CAMRE Pushes Boundaries with In-Flight 3D Printing for Marines
The Naval Postgraduate School's Consortium for Additive Manufacturing Research and Education (CAMRE) made history by successfully conducting in-flight 3D printing aboard a U.S.... read more »
Rheinmetall Reveals Mobile Smart Factory for Military Use
Rheinmetall, an OEM for military vehicles, has unveiled a groundbreaking solution for on-the-go production of spare parts for military vehicles. The Mobile Smart... read more »
