Additive Manufacturing Advantage Aerospace, Space & Defense (AMAA) is live now! Join this exclusive online symposium today to hear from 3D printing technology leaders. Running until 10:00 pm BST tonight, the event will see innovators, experts, and analysts from NASA, Nikon…
The US Navy deploys 3D printers at “world’s largest” international naval drills
The United States Navy is leveraging metal and polymer 3D printers during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise in Hawaii, running until 2 August 2024. 40 ships, 150 aircraft, three submarines, 14 land-based armed forces and 25,000 personnel from…
[INTERVIEW] RAPID + TCT 2024: Chris Schuppe on the Value of EBM 3D Printing for Aerospace and Defense
Ahead of the inaugural online event Additive Manufacturing Advantage: Aerospace, Space, and Defense 3D Printing Industry is running a series of articles focused on the application of 3D printing in these critical sectors. Register now for AMAA 2024 on July…
Morf3D relaunched as Nikon AM Synergy to drive 3D printing in aerospace and defense
Japanese advanced optoelectronics supplier Nikon Corporation has announced the strategic reorganization of its Morf3D Inc. subsidiary. The metal 3D printing service bureau, specializing in aerospace and defense parts, has now relaunched as Nikon AM Synergy Inc. Nikon gained majority ownership…
Precision Resource purchases two new DMP Flex 350 3D printers
3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems has announced a new strategic partnership with metal manufacturing service provider Precision Resource. Precision Resource has purchased two 3D Systems DMP Flex 350 Dual 3D printers, through the agreement. These will be integrated into the…
Formlabs acquires Micronics, new accessible SLS 3D printers forthcoming
Resin 3D printer manufacturer Formlabs has acquired Micronics, a Wisconsin-based 3D printing startup developing accessible Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printers. Co-founded by Henry Chan and Luke Boppart, Micronics has generated notable interest since launching the Kickstarter campaign for Micron,…
[INTERVIEW] RAPID + TCT 2024: Rahul Kasat on 3D Systems’ new EXT 800 Titan Pellet 3D printer
At RAPID + TCT 2024, 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems unveiled the new EXT 800 Titan Pellet, the latest addition to its pellet 3D printer portfolio. Rahul Kasat, Vice President (VP) at 3D Systems, explained how this new 3D printer…
New research evaluates how powder spreadability impacts PBF 3D printing
Researchers from the University of Leeds, University of Greenwich, and medical device testing firm Cormica Limited have published a new review paper on powder bed fusion (PBF) 3D printing. Published in Particuology, it evaluates how powder spreading in PBF impacts…
Immensa and DNV launch new guideline on digitizing spare parts in “world first”
UAE-based 3D printing bureau Immensa and assurance and risk management specialist Det Norske Veritas (DNV) have released what they are calling the “world’s first” global guideline on digitizing spare parts. Global manufacturing supply chains are becoming increasingly fraught. Conflict in…
[INTERVIEW] RAPID + TCT 2024: The Value of AI for 3D Printing, Insights from nTop CEO Bradley Rothenberg
During RAPID + TCT 2024, Bradley Rothenberg, CEO of Engineering software developer nTop, outlined how the company is driving the adoption of computational design for 3D printing. North America’s largest trade show saw nTop launch nTop 5, the latest version…
