General Atomics Launch First 3D Printed Metal Parts
Drone manufacturer General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has teamed up with GE Additive to develop their first metal printed component. The whole process... read more »
Aerospace
3D printing in the aerospace industry.
National Aerospace Solutions 3D Print Discontinued Part For Lube Oil System
For many factories and engineering facilities, procuring small components can be a massive headache. Arnold Airforce Base found themselves in such a situation,... read more »
Betatype Rocket Nozzle: Optimised Parts Print 28% Faster
UK-based Betatype and CAE/topology optimisation software developer nTopology developed a means of functional and process optimisation for rocket nozzle parts. Consequently, the part... read more »
America Makes Selects Wichita State University for Aerospace Additive Manufacturing Center
America Makes will open its third Satellite Center in Kansas at Wichita State University’s (WSU) National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR). The new... read more »
NASA’s Archinaut One to Print Spacecraft Parts in Orbit
NASA has contracted Made in Space to develop Archinaut One, a small spacecraft with the ability to print in space. Multiple agencies will... read more »
Mars Crew 3D Printing Skin & Bone Tissue in Space
While journeys through space require a lot of resources, there's only so much space missions can carry. This makes it especially difficult to... read more »
GKN AIRLIFT & DAM Programs Aim to Innovate 3D Printing
UK-based GKN is starting up 2 new programs to accelerate Industrial additive manufacturing. The company hopes the programs will further increase market share... read more »
Marshall 3D Printing Aerospace Parts With Stratasys
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group is using Stratasys 3D printers to develop key components of airplane ductwork. This production venture will allow Marshall and... read more »
Moon Dust Printing Uses Laser Melting For Construction
A joint project between Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) and the Institute of Space Systems (IRAS) of the Technical University of Braunschweig aims... read more »
Virgin Orbit Researching Multi-Metal AM with NASA
Much like SpaceX, world-famous conglomerate Virgin is also diving head-deep into space exploration at the behest of a famous billionaire/entrepreneur. Richard Branson's dynamic... read more »
Stratasys and NCAMP Create Public Qualification Database for 3D Printing
In an effort to reduce the costs and time required to demonstrate regulatory compliance of 3D printed parts, Stratasys worked with the National... read more »
Terran 1: Relativity Space’s Rocket to Launch Thai Satellite
Relativity Space has long been a major force in 3D printing rockets, securing major partners like the US military due to their ability... read more »
PEEK 3D Printing – Everything you need to know
PEEK is an extremely strong, durable, mechanically and chemically resistant material. PEEK is often compared with aluminum alloys, but PEEK is lighter than... read more »
3D Printed Sensors Could Simplify NASA’s Extraterrestrial Scanning
Remotely scanning extraterrestrial environments requires quite a lot of state-of-the-art technology. Aside from the space travel tech, there is the problem of building... read more »
Orbex Builds World’s Largest 3D Printed Rocket Engine
UK start-up Orbex has just built the world's largest 3D printed rocket engine. The engine is unique in that it is the first... read more »
Copper3D Researching Antimicrobial Printing Aboard ISS
NASA's Nebraska Space Grant office has just issued Copper3D a research grant for thermoplastic printing applications in space. Both organisations are looking test the... read more »
Refabricator 3D Printer Aboard ISS Turns Space Waste Into Filament
Northrup Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft recently made its way to the international space station with some very important cargo. The craft is carrying crucial equipment... read more »
Made In Space Developing Solar Array Printing on Small Satellites
Space is the harshest of all environments, offering few materials and limitations on power usage. While these intense factors still serve as major... read more »
NASA Announces 3D Printed Habitat Competition Winners
For a while now, NASA have been gathering up submission concepts for their 3D printed habitat competition. The various contestants all presented their ideas... read more »
How Relativity Space 3D Prints Rockets Cheaper Than Competitors
With the field of spaceflight and aerospace manufacturing buzzing with new entrants, it's sometimes hard to stand out. These are start-ups like no... read more »
