We take successful 2D printing for granted in the home or office. Simply press [CTRL+P] and what you see on the computer screen materializes in short order. Achieving the additive manufacturing equivalent of this simple computer command is a lofty goal that remains a central challenge for the broader 3D printing industry. Printing a part […]
Air Force Institute of Technology develops high-strength steel for 3D printed munitions
The U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) has developed a method to 3D print high-performance Air Force steel AF-9628 for weapon applications. Led by Captain Erin Hager, and sponsored by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Munitions Directorate, this powder bed fusion (PBF) technique enables the production of steel exhibiting higher tensile strength than conventional […]
U.S. Air Force certifies first Stratasys 3D printer for aircraft replacement parts
The United States Air Force has certified a Stratasys F900 3D printer for use in the 60th Maintenance Squadron at Travis Air Force Base (Travis AFB) in California. It is the first field-unit location in the Air Force to have a certified industrial-sized 3D printer, which is now authorized to produce nonstructural and replacement aircraft […]