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.
Nuburu, Maddox Defense Advance US-Based Additive Manufacturing
Nuburu and Maddox Defense are advancing the launch of US-based manufacturing activities focused on counter-drone and additive production.
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.
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.
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.
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-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.
US Army Expands 3D Printing Utility for Battlefield Repairs
The US Army is stepping up its use of additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, to repair small equipment directly on the battlefield, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll said.
GE Aerospace Partners With Polish University on F-15EX Engine Education
GE Aerospace and Poland’s Military University of Technology (Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna or WAT) are set to expand collaboration on F-15EX engine training and additive manufacturing.
US Army Taps Velo3D to Improve Additive Manufacturing for Defense
Velo3D is participating in a US Army program to develop faster and more cost-effective additive manufacturing methods.
US General Says 3D Printers Should Join Guns on Battlefield to Speed Up Repairs
A high-ranking US Army officer has proposed equipping units with 3D printers alongside weapons to enable critical battlefield repairs when immediate support is not available.
Can 3D-Printed Skin Save Soldiers? The US Army Thinks So
The US Army is teaming up with researchers in Hawaii to explore how 3D-printed skin and other lab-grown tissues could treat troops with chemical, biological, and burn-related injuries.
US Military Eyes 3D-Printing Large Vehicle Parts in New $9M Illinois Lab
The US military’s effort to speed up how it builds and replaces vehicle parts is getting a high-tech lift thanks to a new $9-million research lab in Illinois.
US Army Eyes Surge in 3D-Printed Drones That Imitate Enemy Forces
The US Army is exploring a significant acceleration in the production of 3D-printed drones capable of replicating the capabilities and behaviors of enemy systems.
Mass Timber and 3D Printing: US Military’s Future for Building Facilities
The US military is exploring innovative construction solutions to build facilities faster and at a lower cost.
Revolutionizing Repair: US Army Advances 3D Printing for Battle-Worn Vehicles
The US Army is exploring an advanced additive manufacturing process to rapidly restore battle-worn ground vehicles.
US Exploring 3D-Printed Dark Ceramics for Hypersonic Missiles, Aircraft
America's hypersonic missiles and aircraft may soon incorporate 3D-printed dark ceramics capable of withstanding extreme conditions.
S. Korea Eyes Expanded 3D Printing for Hard-to-Procure Military Items
South Korea is working to expand its 3D printing capabilities to produce military hardware that is difficult to procure or in short supply.
X-Bow Systems Successfully Tests Solid Rocket Motor
X-Bow Systems launched its Bolt rocket in a test that showcased the company’s advancement in solid rocket motor (SRM) propellant technology.
