US Navy Awards $3M Contract to Colibrium Additive for Metal 3D Printing Push
The US Navy’s NAVAIR has awarded Colibrium Additive a $3-million contract to advance metal additive manufacturing for naval aviation.
Rolls-Royce Expands UK Operations With 3D Printing Hub for Military Aircraft Engines
Rolls-Royce has inaugurated a new additive manufacturing line in Bristol to produce key components for next-generation military aircraft engines, supported by UK Ministry of Defence funding.
Nikon Wins DLA Contract for 3D Printing Pilot Program
Metal 3D printing company Nikon AM Synergy has secured a contract to produce defense components using additive manufacturing for the US Defense Logistics Agency.
South Korea’s DN Solutions Secures LDAS Contract for Additive Manufacturing Tech
South Korean company DN Solutions has received a contract to deliver additive manufacturing and post-processing cutting equipment to defense company LDAS.
UK Opens Internal Investigation Into Army Use of Chinese 3D Printing Systems
The UK has launched an internal investigation into the British Army’s use of Chinese-manufactured 3D printers.
L3Harris Cuts Satellite Thruster Build Time by 12 Months With 3D Printing
L3Harris Technologies is using additive manufacturing to reduce satellite thruster production timelines, removing up to 12 months from a process that traditionally takes around 18 months.
Red Cat Adopts AI-Powered 3D Printing for Faster USV Production
Red Cat Holdings is turning to large-scale 3D printing to speed up the production and delivery of its unmanned surface vessels.
Velo3D to Fast-Track 3D Printing for US Military Sustainment
Velo3D has secured a $9.8-million contract to support the US Defense Logistics Agency’s Joint Additive Manufacturing Acceptability pilot parts program.
Stratasys Joins Pentagon Program to Expand Use of 3D Printing
Stratasys will take part in a US Department of Defense program aimed at expanding the use of additive manufacturing across military systems.
3D-Printed Army System Turns Periscope Ports Into Drone Control Points
A battlefield improvisation has given US Army crews a 3D-printed device for UAS that replaces traditional periscopes, enabling reconnaissance from inside armored vehicles.
No Time for Delays: Italy Launches New 3D Printer for Mission-Critical Parts
Italian firm Roboze is aiming to revolutionize additive manufacturing with a new 3D printer designed to turn polymers and composites into mission-critical parts.
Auburn Showcases 3D Carbon Fiber Composites Printer for Hypersonic Programs
A tech tour at Auburn University is giving industry leaders a first look at an integrated composite manufacturing system expected to accelerate hypersonic programs.
L3Harris Cuts Hypersonic Component Production Time by 90% With 3D Printing
L3Harris improved additive manufacturing for air breathing hypersonic propulsion systems, shortening component production time by 90 percent.
From Blueprint to Flight in 71 Days: 3D Printing Powers America’s New Strike Aircraft
It took just 71 days for Divergent Technologies and Mach Industries to turn a new aircraft concept from the drawing board into a flight-ready prototype.
Velo3D Lands Multi-Year ‘High-Profile’ US Defense Production Contract
Additive manufacturing company Velo3D has secured an $11.5-million contract to support a lead US defense contractor in support of a “high-profile national security” initiative.
UK Innovates With 3D-Printed Aircraft Parts Made From Scrap Titanium
QinetiQ has claimed a first for global aviation: flying an aircraft with 3D-printed parts created from recycled titanium.
3D-Printed Hypersonic Airframe Clears Major Vibration Tests in Australia
Australia’s 3D-printed hypersonic airframe has proven it can handle the forces of high-speed flight, moving it closer to its Mach 7 test.
Australia Builds Next-Gen Nuclear Battery With 3D Printing
Australia is moving to crack one of the toughest challenges in space and defense operations: delivering sustainable power for years without refueling, maintenance, or reliance on solar energy.
Mears Machine Lands 10-Year Deal to Supply Hardware for Major US Defense Firm
Indiana-based Mears Machine Corporation has signed a long-term supply agreement to produce critical hardware for a “major” American defense contractor.
Netherlands Debuts 3D-Printed USV Built in Just Five Months
The Netherlands needed just five months to turn an uncrewed surface vessel concept into a working prototype, now undergoing its first on-water tests as a 3D-printed platform.
DIU Taps Velo3D to Advance Additive Manufacturing for Critical Defense Systems
Velo3D has signed an agreement with the US Defense Innovation Unit to advance additive manufacturing, enabling faster component production.
3D Printing Sends Broken F-15 Back to Action Within Hours
US Air Force and Marine Corps repair teams have joined forces to send a damaged F-15 back to flight status in just a few hours, far ahead of the original several-month timeline.
3D-Printed Engine Completes High-Altitude Tests, Prepares for Flight Trials
Beehive Industries' Frenzy additive-manufactured engine has ticked off a crucial step in its journey to deployment after completing high-altitude testing.
Saab Reveals Pioneering 3D-Printed Fuselage for Autonomous Aircraft
Saab is rewriting the playbook for autonomous aircraft design with Divergent Technologies, unveiling a fuselage built without traditional assembly rigs.
