NASA’s aeronautical researchers are using 3D printing to generate new data to deal with the aviation safety problem of icing. High-fidelity data of ice shapes generated on aircraft wings are documente…
Stratasys extends 3D printing partnership with Boom Supersonic to end-use production
In time for the Paris Air Show 2019, leading 3D printer OEM Stratasys has announced an update to its partnership with Boom Supersonic, a Colorado-based aerospace company, by signing a seven-year partn…
NAMIC joins ASTM International Center of Excellence to support standardization
Recently, global standards leader ASTM International formally announced a new strategic partner for its Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence. The National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Clus…
Norsk Titanium starts qualification of 3D printed production at Spirit
In advancement of a commercial agreement inked in July 2017, Norsk Titanium has initiated the qualification of the first additive manufactured part for Spirit AeroSystems (MYSE:SPR). With this move, N…
BigRep and Etihad to define aerospace additive manufacturing roadmap
Large scale industrial additive manufacturing 3D printer provider BigRep is teaming up with Etihad Airways Engineering to develop an additive manufacturing roadmap for the aerospace industry. The plan…
3D-Hybrid releases metal 3D printing toolheads for any CNC
3D-Hybrid, a machine tool company based in California, has released a set of printheads that deliver metal additive manufacturing to existing CNC machines. According to the company, the range can be i…
Oerlikon and Boeing partner to bring 3D printed standard to aerospace
Swiss listed technology group Oerlikon (SWX:OERL) has signed a five year metal 3D printing collaboration agreement with leading aircraft manufacturer Boeing (NYSE: BA). Under the terms of the agreemen…
FAA to launch eight-year additive manufacturing road map
Filed for review in late September, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has developed a draft Additive Manufacturing Strategic Roadmap, advising businesses of adequate practice surrounding …