3D printing – The Defense Post

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29 April

Colorado Firm Unveils 3D-Printed Engine Delivering 1,000-Lb Thrust for Uncrewed Fighters

A Colorado-based firm is looking to power uncrewed fighters with a unique 3D-printed turbofan capable of producing 1,000 pounds of thrust.

28 April

Americas

Jodesz Gavilan

US Navy Awards $3M Contract to Colibrium Additive for Metal 3D Printing Push

The US Navy’s NAVAIR has awarded Colibrium Additive a $3-million contract to advance metal additive manufacturing for naval aviation.

27 April

Air

Rolls-Royce's new additive manufacturing line in Bristol

Rojoef Manuel

Rolls-Royce Expands UK Operations With 3D Printing Hub for Military Aircraft Engines

Rolls-Royce has inaugurated a new additive manufacturing line in Bristol to produce key components for next-generation military aircraft engines, supported by UK Ministry of Defence funding.

20 April

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

Nikon Wins DLA Contract for 3D Printing Pilot Program

Metal 3D printing company Nikon AM Synergy has secured a contract to produce defense components using additive manufacturing for the US Defense Logistics Agency.

20 April

Asia Pacific

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Teets, left, a motor transportation mechanic, and Lance Cpl. Volcy Voltaire, a generator mechanic with Marine Air Control Squadron 1, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, watch a Lulz Bot Taz 6 build a 3-D object during an innovation roadshow on Camp Pendleton, California, July 20, 2022. The Digital Manufacturing Platoon hosts innovation roadshows to showcase 3-D printing capabilities which can provide a means of optimizing readiness by reducing equipment and maintenance requirements. These capabilities support 1st MLG’s mission to provide naval force commanders with the greatest number of options for operational planning and tactical execution. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kristy Ordonez Maldonado)

Rojoef Manuel

South Korea’s DN Solutions Secures LDAS Contract for Additive Manufacturing Tech

South Korean company DN Solutions has received a contract to deliver additive manufacturing and post-processing cutting equipment to defense company LDAS.

20 April

Asia Pacific

A kamikaze drone being built in an on-field 3D printer

Giulia Bernacchi

UK Opens Internal Investigation Into Army Use of Chinese 3D Printing Systems

The UK has launched an internal investigation into the British Army’s use of Chinese-manufactured 3D printers.

13 April

Air

3D-printed rocket engine combustion chambers shown in the manufacturing area at L3Harris’ Florida facility.

Jodesz Gavilan

L3Harris Cuts Satellite Thruster Build Time by 12 Months With 3D Printing

L3Harris Technologies is using additive manufacturing to reduce satellite thruster production timelines, removing up to 12 months from a process that traditionally takes around 18 months.

8 April

Technology

Jodesz Gavilan

Red Cat Adopts AI-Powered 3D Printing for Faster USV Production

Red Cat Holdings is turning to large-scale 3D printing to speed up the production and delivery of its unmanned surface vessels.

2 April

Americas

Velo3D technologies will support increasing military components production.

Rojoef Manuel

Velo3D to Fast-Track 3D Printing for US Military Sustainment

Velo3D has secured a $9.8-million contract to support the US Defense Logistics Agency’s Joint Additive Manufacturing Acceptability pilot parts program.

2 April

Americas