Our series looking at trends in additive manufacturing for end-use production highlighted the increasing industrial of AM, but identified several areas where hurdles are yet to be fully overcome. Of t…
Digital twin and 3D printing contingency plans can strengthen manufacture operations
One of the many advantages of additive manufacturing is its ability to produce a diverse range of components. With this in mind, Pete Basiliere, Research Vice President of Additive Manufacturing at th…
Desktop Metal ships first Studio System metal 3D printers to Google, Lumenium and Built-Rite
Desktop Metal has announced shipping of their metal 3D printer to early “pioneer” customers. The first metal 3D printing system from Desktop Metal is FFF/FDM based and also includes a debinder and sin…
U.S. Navy’s 3D printed CICADA drone is ready to drop
Equipped with a 3D printed fuselage, the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory’s (NRL) CICADA drone is ready for a commercial partner to take the technology to the next level. Essentially a paper plane made …
Insights into the founding of metal 3D printing company Concept Laser
Frank Herzog, CEO and founder of metal 3D printing company Concept Laser gives GE Reports an insights into the founding and initial development of the laser-based additive manufacturing technology. We…
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 …
US Navy presents 3D printing innovations at the Pentagon
The US Department of the Navy (DoN) based in the The Pentagon, has held a 3D Print-a-Thon to display innovative use of the technology. The 2017 event took place on the 15th March and saw 40 3D printin…
US Navy 3D prints first aircraft component
The US Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) based in Jacksonville, Florida, has 3D printed a part for use inside a T-44 Pegasus airplane. FRCSE Commanding Officer Capt. Chuck Stuart c…
US Navy orders its first powder-bed metal 3D printer from Concept Laser after GE acquisition
The US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington D.C. is now equipped with an M2 Cusing machine and supporting systems from German additive manufacturing company Concept Laser. John Murray, Presid…
US Marines full on 3D Printing
What if, instead of waiting 60 days for new parts or equipment, you could have them available in just 1 day? This is the new reality for the West Coast Marines, who have started using 3D printing to r…