Stratasys has been making a number of hints that it wants move into the production manufacturing market, but now they have a huge opening to do so.
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GE’s 3D Printing Advantage is Everyone’s
I’m looking at GE’s new Advanced Turboprop Engine and it seems it makes substantial use of 3D printing technology.
Safran Partners with Prodways to Take 3D Printing to the Skies
As the second largest sector for additive manufacturing (AM) applications, aerospace continues to be a key industry for AM machine manufacturers and service providers.
Boeing to Begin Using FAA-Certified 3D Printed Parts for New 787 Dreamliner
While 3D printing may still be in the midst of having an identity crisis in the world of mass production
What Does the Boeing 3D Printed Parts Announcement Mean?
Boeing announced last week that they’ve contracted a firm to produce “structural titanium parts”. What does this mean?
3D Fantasy of the Week: Onboard 3D Printers Producing Aircraft?
I’m watching a very curious video from BAE Systems that proposes a currently – and likely always – impossible 3D printing feat.
Startling Stats From GE Regarding Use of 3D Printing Technology
I listened to a talk by a GE representative who explained why they see so much benefit in 3D printing, and it’s quite startling.
APWorks’ LightRider Foretells Interesting New 3D Designs
APWorks has released a design for a fabulous 3D printed electric motorcycle called the “Light Rider”. But I think there’s a lot more to this project.
Does Airbus’ Stratasys Standard Indicate a Trend in Aerospace 3D Printing?
Stratasys announced that Airbus standardized their ULTEM 9085 material as a material for flight parts. But is there more to this story?
Serious Implications to 3D Printing After GE’s Acquisition
A few weeks ago General Electric announced the acquisition of not one, but two metal 3D printing companies. The implications are quite serious.
BAE Systems’ “Chemical” Printer: Fantasy or Possibility?
There’s a very strange announcement on the BAE Systems site, proposing a “chemputer” that would “grow” objects. Is this something that’s actually feasible?
Interesting Rocketry Application: 3D Printed Fuel
The WARR group from Germany has been 3D printing experimental solid rocket fuel.
Additive Industries’ MetalFAB1 Hits Airbus, And It’s Huge
Netherlands-based Additive Industries has delivered its very first MetalFAB1 to none other than Airbus. The results are huge in more ways than one.
Exploring Advanced 3D Design With Desktop 3D Printing Equipment
Highly complex 3D printed structures are being explored by large corporations for unique products, but can this be done by those with lesser equipment? Apparently so!
3D Printing Sensors onto Aerospace Components
Maintaining jet aircraft is costly and time-consuming, but a new method for printing sensors onto aerospace components could help optimize that process.
You Can Now Order 3D Printed Airframe Parts From Materialise
Earlier this year 3D print service Materialise obtained certifications for producing airworthy parts.
CNBC Reports On 3D Print Job Growth
A video from CNBC illustrates the incredible opportunities to come in 3D printing.
Stratasys’ 3D Printed Jet Takes Flight And Proves Two Points
Stratasys and partner Aurora Flight Sciences have developed an incredible demonstration of 3D printing capability: a 240kph jet-powered UAV.
Design of the Week: Resistance
This week’s selection is the animated “Resistance” bird wing print by artist Ryan Buyssens.
SWISSto12 Produces 3D Printed Antennae
A company uses a combination of 3D printing and electroplating to produce lightweight microwave and millimeter-wave transmission components.
Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Takes Off with 3D Printed Parts from Windform Materials
FLYING-CAM began the close range aerial filming concept in the 1970s, leading the way with its Flying-Cam II.