The Australian Army has carried out a second set of field exercises using SPEE3D’s WARPSPEE3D additive manufacturing systems. Following the success of the Australian Army’s initial field trials conducted earlier this year, the metal 3D printers have been redeployed to the country’s hostile Northern Territories (NT). Using an upgraded machine, the soldiers were able to […]
U.S. Air Force engineers become first to engine-test 3D printed metal parts for USAF
Engineers from the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex, a wing of the Air Force Sustainment Center, have become the first to successfully test a 3D printed metal component inside a U.S. Air Force aircraft engine. The “significant milestone” bodes well for aircraft that are powered by the TF33-P103 engine, such as the E-3 Airborne Warning […]
U.S. Air Force set to fit B-2 Stealth Bomber with its first 3D printed part
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s B-2 Program Office has decided to 3D print protective components for the B-2 Spirit, aka the Stealth Bomber. The part in question is a permanent protective cover for the airframe mounted accessory drive (AMAD) decouple switch located in the cockpit of the aircraft. 3D printing will ensure the […]
America Makes launches four new project calls with $2.1M in awards
America Makes, the U.S. national accelerator for additive manufacturing, has announced four new project calls intended to advance the maturation of industrial 3D printing. Each project addresses one or more areas in or around additive manufacturing, including materials data, process monitoring, data management, education, and workforce development. John Wilczynski, Executive Director of America Makes, states: […]
Raytheon awarded $841K to advance 3D printed military optics
America Makes, an additive manufacturing innovation organization managed by the U.S. Department of Defense, has announced aerospace firm Raytheon Technologies as the awardee of its Additive for eXtreme Improvement in Optical Mounts (AXIOM) Project Call. For its submission titled ‘Topology Optimized Reflective Optics’, the Raytheon team will receive a total of $841K in funding. The […]
Australian Army successfully conducts field test of SPEE3D metal 3D printer
The Australian Army has carried out a field test of metal 3D printer manufacturer SPEE3D’s WarpSPEE3D additive manufacturing (AM) systems. Taking place in various locations across the Australian Northern Territories, the three day trial demonstrated the efficacy of metal 3D printed parts during field training. Throughout testing, SPEE3D’s 3D printers proved capable of being deployed […]
Titomic receives Airbus purchase order for TKF parts, partners with Triton for US DoD R&D projects
Australian metal 3D printer manufacturer Titomic has made two recent announcements relating to its Titomic Kinetic Fusion (TKF) additive manufacturing technology. The first update concerns a partnership with US-based global product development and technology company Triton Systems to implement TKF technology for validation through US Department of Defense (DoD) R&D projects. “The signing of this […]
University of Delaware to use Roboze ARGO 500 3D printer for joint US Army research
The University of Delaware has selected the Roboze ARGO 500 3D printer to facilitate collaborative research of high temperature composite 3D printing with the US Army. The University’s Center for Composite Materials (CCM) aims to use the industrial FFF system to expand its own research while accelerating the manufacturing of finished parts and mission-critical components […]
nScrypt’s rugged Factory in a Tool 3D printer demonstrated to U.S. Army
The nRugged, a Factory in a Tool (FIT) 3D manufacturing system developed by Florida-based micro-dispensing technology firm nScrypt, has been demonstrated to the Secretary of the Army, Ryan D. McCarthy, as a potential production tool for the U.S. Army. The machine, designed for harsh environments, was presented by LTC Jason Barnhill of the United States […]
Titomic signs AUD $25.5M Equipment Sales Agreement with Global Defence Manufacturer
Titomic, an Australian metal 3D printer manufacturer, has signed an AUD $25.5 million equipment sales agreement with Composite Technology, a global defense supplier. Titomic will provide two of its Titomic Kinetic Fusion (TKF) manufacturing systems. Composite Technology thinks this partnership will “increase capacity in the area of defense-related product and component development.” Preceding the contract, […]