Rocket engine manufacturer Ursa Major will receive $12.5 million from the US Navy and the Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) to scale the production of 3D printed solid rocket motors (SRM). …
Lockheed Martin 3D printing new Mako hypersonic missile
US Defense firm Lockheed Martin is 3D printing key components for its new Mako hypersonic missile. The company is leveraging metal additive manufacturing to produce the jet-fired missile’s guida…
SPEE3D successful at the world’s largest international naval exercise
Australian metal 3D printer manufacturer SPEE3D has announced the successful completion of its participation in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) maritime military exercise. …
Nikon SLM Solutions Starts NXG XII 600 Production in U.S.
In a strategic move to expand its footprint in the North American market, Nikon SLM Solutions has initiated the production of its high-end metal additive manufacturing system, the NXG XII 600, in the …
GE Aerospace announces new $1 billion investment for MRO facilities
Aerospace manufacturer GE Aerospace has announced plans to invest over $1 billion in its global Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and component repair facilities. The Ohio-based engine manufactur…
GE Aerospace demonstrates new hypersonic dual-mode ramjet engine
Aerospace manufacturer GE Aerospace has successfully demonstrated a new hypersonic dual-mode ramjet engine. According to the company, the new ramjet could unlock high-speed flight and extended r…
[INTERVIEW] RAPID + TCT 2024: Transforming Aerospace, Space and Defense with Velo3D’s large-format metal 3D printing
Ahead of the inaugural online event Additive Manufacturing Advantage: Aerospace, Space, and Defense 3D Printing Industry is running a series of articles focused on the application of 3D printing in th…
3D printing to support the UK’s new £1 billion hypersonic missile program?
90 organizations have been selected to support the development of the United Kingdom’s first advanced hypersonic missiles. Ranging from universities to global weapons manufacturing firms, the en…
Sintavia developing new 3D printing processes for hypersonic propulsion systems
Additive manufacturing service provider Sintavia has been awarded a contract by the US Department of Defense (DoD) to develop 3D printed hypersonic propulsion components. This agreement will see…
B9Creations to accelerate the production of 3D printed jet turbine blades in new partnership
South Dakota-based resin 3D printer manufacturer B9Creations has been selected by aerospace manufacturer Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) to accelerate the production of ultra-precision jet engin…