EBAM used for Large Satellite Structures
Lockheed Martin has been experimenting with 3D printed components for large satellite structures for a while now. Even back in 2018 they were... read more »
The aerospace industry embraces 3D printing technology. NASA 3D prints combustion chamber liners and uses 3d printing for their next move on Mars.
Lockheed Martin has been experimenting with 3D printed components for large satellite structures for a while now. Even back in 2018 they were... read more »
One of the hurdles that’s still being overcome in metal 3D printing is the ability to print with superalloys. The most common forms... read more »
It seems that every rocket manufacturer has adopted 3D printing in some way, whether they’re printing nozzles, injectors, engines, or entire rockets (in... read more »
We have taken a look at how the private sector are using additive manufacturing to build rocket engines in this previous article. In... read more »
Hexcel, an advanced materials supplier, has recently launched HexPEKK EM, formulated specifically to meet the static electricity management, electromagnetic shielding, and radiation absorption... read more »
We are seeing more and more stories at the intersection of 3D printing and Digital Twin / VR technology recently, especially it seems... read more »
In July 2020, the CNSA (Chinese National Space Agency) launched their Mars spacecraft on top of a Long March 5 rocket. The mission,... read more »
Defence giant Honeywell, has recently announced that their 3D printed bearing housing has been approved for use on the Dassault Falcon 20G maritime... read more »
Singapore-based Additive Flight Solutions Pte. Ltd. has received AS9100D certification, which will enable the company to provide parts to the aerospace industry. AS9100D... read more »
Last week we took a look at the 3D printed liquid rocket engine in the world from a Brooklyn-based company called Launcher. They... read more »
The CEO of 3D printed rocket engine company Launcher, has posted an interesting image of their new Launcher E-2 engine after it was... read more »
Drone manufacturer General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has teamed up with GE Additive to develop their first metal printed component. The whole process... read more »
For many factories and engineering facilities, procuring small components can be a massive headache. Arnold Airforce Base found themselves in such a situation,... read more »
UK-based Betatype and CAE/topology optimisation software developer nTopology developed a means of functional and process optimisation for rocket nozzle parts. Consequently, the part... read more »
America Makes will open its third Satellite Center in Kansas at Wichita State University’s (WSU) National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR). The new... read more »
NASA has contracted Made in Space to develop Archinaut One, a small spacecraft with the ability to print in space. Multiple agencies will... read more »
While journeys through space require a lot of resources, there's only so much space missions can carry. This makes it especially difficult to... read more »
UK-based GKN is starting up 2 new programs to accelerate Industrial additive manufacturing. The company hopes the programs will further increase market share... read more »
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group is using Stratasys 3D printers to develop key components of airplane ductwork. This production venture will allow Marshall and... read more »
A joint project between Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) and the Institute of Space Systems (IRAS) of the Technical University of Braunschweig aims... read more »