3D printing aviation
TPM Launches New 3D Printing Lab in the Heart of the Southeast’s Advanced Manufacturing Hub
On June 1, TPM, a digitization solutions company based in Greenville, South Carolina, opened its new Additive Manufacturing (AM) Lab, also in Greenville. TPM sells hardware, software, and materials for…
Will 3D Printed Aircraft Soon Become a Reality?
As the aviation industry continues to struggle with rising costs and the question of long-term environmental sustainability, there may be an option that can help with both problems. The 3D…
3D Printing News Briefs, October 1st, 2022: Flight-Ready Parts, Rapid Prototyping, & More
America Makes has announced its new Executive Committee members, and PUNCH Torino and Roboze are partnering up to increase the adoption and improve the process of FFF 3D printing. Those…
3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: February 13, 2022
From aviation and metal 3D printing to PA11 powders, SOLIDWORKS data management, 3D bioprinting, and more, there are plenty of interesting events and webinars in this week’s roundup. Read on…
3D Printing News Briefs, February 12, 2022: Business, Aerospace, Guns, & More
Business, post-processing, aviation, automotive, and guns—that’s what on the menu in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs! AMT appointed Magnus René as Chairman of the Board, Optomec announced major growth in…
AMS 2022 3D Printing Event: Early Bird Registration Ends January 19th
In less than two months, Additive Manufacturing Strategies, the 3D printing summit co-hosted by 3DPrint.com and SmarTech Analysis, will return as a hybrid event March 1-3, 2022. While last year…
AMS 2022: Early Bird Rate for NYC 3D Printing Event Expires December 15
Additive Manufacturing Strategies, the foremost 3D printing event in the northeast, is coming to New York City this spring, March 1st through the 3rd. While last year our 3D printing…
3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: December 5, 2021
We’ve got another busy week of webinars and events to tell you about, with topics ranging from aviation and medical 3D printing to a town hall meeting, biomaterials, SLA technology,…
National Institute for Aviation Research to Advance 3D Printing in Aerospace with Essentium’s High Speed Tech
Industrial 3D printing solutions provider Essentium, Inc., which recently announced an expansion in order to help satisfy growing demand for its High Speed Extrusion (HSE) platform across Asia, North America,…
Safran and SLM Solutions 3D Print Novel Landing Gear for Business Jet
French landing gear manufacturer Safran Landing Systems teamed up with SLM Solutions (AM3D.DE) to 3D print a novel patented part design of a nose landing gear for a business jet….
GE9X Engine with 3D Printed Components Receives FAA Certification
It was several years ago when GE first considered using 3D printing to make turbine blades and other components, like fuel nozzles, for its GE9X engine, the largest engine on…
3D Printing News Briefs: July 16, 2019
We’re starting today’s 3D Printing News Briefs off on a story with a deadline – LulzBot is currently having a two-day Amazon Prime Day Sale. Moving on with other business…
Honeywell Engineers Take on Industrial 3D Printing to Create Strong, Lightweight Parts in Metal
I took an overnight flight recently from Colorado to the East Coast. In the wee hours, the lights were dimmed and most of the passengers slept; however, in all my…
$9 Million Awarded to Four-Year GE Global Research Program for 3D Printing New and Replacement Naval Parts
Increasingly, no matter if the need is automotive or defense, service centers and repair shops are adopting the capability to 3D print replacement parts on-demand. This is especially helpful in…
FITNIK Joint Venture Launches Operations to Open Up Russian 3D Printing Market in Aerospace Industry
The worldwide aerospace industry has been taking off in terms of its adoption of 3D printing – the technology can be used to make aircraft components more repeatable, and lightweight, which…
South African Defense Company Using Digital Manufacturing and 3D Printing to Build Surveillance and Attack Aircraft
Over the last few years, more and more 3D printing innovations have been coming out of South Africa, like the country’s first platinum 3D print. The technology also has its uses in…
FIT AG Begins Joint Venture to Open Up the Additive Manufacturing Market in Russia
Back in 2015, Germany-based FIT AG invested €20 million to build a new dedicated facility in its home country, which was finally inaugurated this summer. Two years later, the company established a…
NIAR Increases Capabilities with New Metal 3D Printer, Industrial X-Ray CT
This spring, 3DPrint.com was on site when Airbus and Dassault Systèmes became official residents of the Innovation Campus at Wichita State University (WSU) in Kansas, with a combined goal of…
Looking for 3D Printed and Industry 4.0 Solutions: Third Cycle of Dubai Future Accelerators Officially Launched
About a year ago, the biggest accelerator initiative in the world was launched in an area seeking to become the 3D printing capital of the world – the Dubai Future…
Dassault Systèmes Partners with Airbus APWorks to Advance 3D Printing for Production in Aerospace & Defense Industry
Dassault Systèmes‘ 3DEXPERIENCE platform has been leveraged by a variety of clients across a range of industries, from shipbuilding to defense and more. One notable client is the Airbus Group,…
China’s First Large Commercial Passenger Jet, Featuring 3D Printed Metal Parts, Makes Successful Maiden Flight
While it took China a little longer to embrace 3D printing technology, once companies across the country started to get on board, nothing could slow them down. Developments have been made…
Inholland University Aviation Students Use the Ultimaker 2+ to Perfect 3D Printed Rockets
3D printing offers a wide range of benefits, from the production of lightweight and quality parts to speed, affordability, and the opportunity to work in a self-sustained fashion, often cutting…
