Connecticut-based United Technologies Corporation (UTC) has announced a number of large investments into its research arm, UTRC, including plans for a $75 million ‘Additive Manufacturing Center …
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Redesigned bolt tool brings Naval Sea Systems Command on board with 3D printing
The Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, Virginia, has 3D printed a tie bolt anti-rotation tool used for fixing structurally supportive frames and trusses. Since proving its capabilities, the …
Stratasys reveals innovative use of 3D printing in IndyCar for Team Penske
American professional racing team Team Penske has revealed how its partnership with 3D printing company Stratasys has been implemented on the track. Team Penske, who race in both the NASCAR and IndyCa…
Thermwood upgrades Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing machine with ton and a half toolhead
Indiana company Thermwood Corporation has upgraded its Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing machine with a new universal toolhead. The toolhead is certainly large-scale itself at over 10 feet long and w…
Canada to compete globally with $27 million Waterloo additive manufacturing lab
The University of Waterloo, Ontario Canada, has received a total of $27 million CAD ($20 million USD) in funding to set up a “world-class” additive manufacturing laboratory. According to t…
DARPA selects Boeing and Aerojet Rocketdyne to design experimental spaceplane
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has announced Boeing and Aerojet Rocketdyne will complete design work for its hypersonic spaceplane aircraft. This selection marks the beginning o…
Deliberate mistakes could be the key to protecting 3D printed parts from theft
As previously reported on 3D Printing Industry, the protection of intellectual property (IP) in CAD files is a chief concern, not only for independent designers, but for companies seeking security ove…
Rocket Lab set for first launch of Electron rocket with 3D printed engine
Californian company Rocket Lab will launch its first Electron rocket into space this week, equipped with a 3D printed Rutherford engine. Launching from the Mahia peninsula on the East coast of New Zea…
Arconic grants University of Sheffield $100,000 to prepare students for Industry 4.0
The charitable foundation of global technology, engineering and advanced manufacturing company Arconic (NYSE:ARNC) has granted the UK’s University of Sheffield a grant of $100,000 (£77,000). Par…
Metalysis targets 3D printable aluminium-scandium alloy powder with international partnership
Metalysis, a UK-based producer of metal powders for 3D printing and other technologies, has announced a partnership for making scandium alloys. The metallic element has positive effects when combined …