DEVCOM’s Project Prime explores secure remote 3D printing for defense with DEFEND3D

The US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) is conducting a project that could enable soldiers to 3D print anything from food to shelter and weapons on battlefields in the future. Called Project Prime, DEVCOM is spearheading the project alongside…

DEFEND3D introduces new patented technology to combat cybercrime and IP theft

Remote 3D printing secured transmission service DEFEND3D has introduced a new patented technology to protect against cybercrime and IP theft during remote 3D printing. Based on a One-Click-Print protocol, the technology enables a secure digital resupply of reproduction parts to…

Secure cloud by German-Chinese consortium improves accessibility to AM

A collaborative effort between German and Chinese partners has resulted in the development of a secure cloud-based platform for decentralized AM processes.  Spearheaded by the Chair Digital Additive Production (DAP) at RWTH Aachen University, the project consortium has successfully created…

U.S. Navy equips USS Essex warship with Xerox 3D printing technology

Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMNAVSURFPAC) and the Navy Postgraduate School (NPS) have installed a Xerox 3D printer on the USS Essex, a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship. Sitting at over 800 feet long, the mobile landing helicopter dock…

SLM Solutions, Viaccess-Orca and ShipParts.com enable secure cloud-to-print AM

3D printer manufacturer SLM Solutions has partnered with OTT and TV platform specialist Viaccess-Orca and ShipParts.com, a provider of digital services to maritime supply chains, to enable secure direct cloud-to-print additive manufacturing. The new technology offering from the trio is…

Stratasys introduces ProtectAM data security platform for US Government and defense 3D printing

The 2021 3D Printing Industry Awards shortlists are open for voting, have your say now. Industrial 3D printer manufacturer Stratasys has developed a new data security platform designed to enhance the cybersecurity of 3D printing for US government and mission-critical defense applications.  Called…