Red Cat says it plans to build fleets of 3D printed autonomous “drone boats” for on-demand delivery, which might the very first mass production of boats using AM.
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Artec 3D Launches Artec Jet Scanner for Large-Scale Outdoor 3D Mapping
Artec 3D released a pretty unusual 3D scanner, the Artec Jet.
Velo3D Becomes First Qualified Army Ground Vehicle AM Vendor
Velo3D says it has become the first qualified metal additive manufacturing vendor for the US Army’s ground vehicle program, a sign the service wants faster pathways from “cool demo” to approved sustainment parts.
Artec 3D Splits Artec Studio Into Pro and Lite Versions
Artec 3D announced some interesting changes to their popular 3D scanning software, effectively splitting it into two different products.
Walmart, Warfare, and Weather: Inside AgEagle’s Multifaceted Drone Strategy
Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe examine how AgEagle, under the seasoned leadership of Bill Irby, is driving regulatory change, global drone adoption, and BVLOS readiness in the race for commercial and defense drone dominance.
Additive Allies: Quantum Systems and Tekever Propel Europe’s UAV Revolution
Preeti Sulibhavi and Jacob Nolan explore how 3D printing is empowering European drone innovators like Quantum Systems and Tekever to deliver agile, dual-use UAVs for both defense missions and civil operations across NATO.
Researchers Demonstrate First 3D Printed Motorless Flying Robot Using Magnetic Fields
Researchers have developed an incredible 3D-printed flying robot that has no traditional motor.
Design of the Week: 400KHM Speed Drone
This week’s selection is the 400kph drone by Cults contributor DAVE_C_FPV.
Revolutionizing Manufacturing: Performance Composites’ Role in Aerospace, EVs, and Drones
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discover how Performance Composites harnesses 3D printing, robotics, and digitization to lead the way in high-performance composite manufacturing.
Aurora Labs Partners with Defense Firm to 3D Print UAV Propulsion Systems
Aurora Labs announced a new partnership to 3D print propulsion systems.
High-Tech Shield: Six Nations Unite with Drones and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi delve into the formation of a new Drone Defense Line by six European nations, leveraging cutting-edge drone technology and 3D printing to bolster defenses along the Russian border.
New Study Simulates 3D Printing with UAV Swarms
A new research paper explores the concept of 3D printing using UAVs.
Firestorm Develops Mobile 3D Printing Factory for Drone Production
A startup company is developing a mobile drone 3D printing factory.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Flying Car
This week’s selection is the 3D Printed Flying Car by Alan Zhang.
Ukraine Employs 3D Printing in Defense Sector, Strengthening Military Production
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how the ongoing conflict in Ukraine is driving the country’s transformation of industrial capabilities to boost the domestic defense sector.
Design of the Week: Fastest Drone in the World
This week’s selection is the Fastest Drone in the World by Luke Maximo Bell.
From Wedding Drones to War Drones: Ukraine’s Unconventional 3D Printing Pivot
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how 3D printer applications shift in times of war.
The Swoop Aero Story: 3D Printing and Drone Logistics
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi show how 3D print technology has enabled a company to create unique services never before possible.
Unlocked: 3D Printing By Drones
New research has proven it is possible to use drones to 3D print large objects.
Drone Wars and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding & Harry Foxman consider potential use of 3D print technology for military drone manufacturing.
Ukraine Army 3D Prints Adhoc Battlefield Weapons
It seems that the Ukraine army is using commonly available tools to create highly effective weapons, including 3D printing.
Norway: 3D Printing for Defense, Shipping, Oil and Gas
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at recent developments in 3D printing in Norway.
Global Drone Reforestation and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding & Andressa Bonafe propose using 3D printing to increase the ability of drones to perform reforestation activities.
Zipline’s Soaring Valuation And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a look at how 3D printing can help drones continue to soar.
Irish GUARD Project Steps Up Anti-Drug Smuggling Efforts With Autonomous Drones
Industry and academia team up in Ireland for a high-tech approach to fighting drug smuggling.
3D Printing’s Role In The First Billion-Dollar Drone Company Valuation
Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman consider how 3D printing has helped build up Skydio drones.
Vaccines, Drones, And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley find common ground in advanced technologies and vaccine distribution efforts.
Design of the Week: RC SpaceX Starship Belly Flop
This week’s selection is the Radio Controlled SpaceX Starship Belly Flop by Nicholas Rehm.
FLIR Thermal Imaging Systems And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a look at thermal imaging systems used in 3D printing.
Amazon Drones, Prescription Drugs, And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman consider how 3D printing might play into Amazon’s use of drone-delivered prescriptions.
American vs Dubai Utilities And 3D Printing Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the potential for innovation and 3D printing in utility services.
Five DOD-Approved Drone Suppliers & 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata take a look at where 3D printing may come into play alongside DOD-approved drones.
Warehouse Drones And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Alyssa Schneider discuss the use of drones in warehouses, and where 3D printing fits into this high-flying physical inventory approach.
3D Printed Chinese Drone Components and the U.S. Government
Charles Goulding, Preeti Sulibhavi, and Peter Favata of R&D Tax Savers explore 3D printing as an alternative to Chinese sourcing for drone components.
Design of the Week: Coandă Effect Drone Propulsion
Could a drone use the Coandă Effect? With 3D printing, Tom Stanton was able to iterate through many designs to determine if this is possible.
Drones Are Taking Off Rapidly With Help From 3D Printers
Cameron Torti and Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers examine 3D printing’s impact on drones.
Idea: Human Drone Scanning
Just a possibly crazy idea, but why couldn’t we perform high resolution scans of humans using drones?
US Army Testing Mission-Specific Custom 3D Printed Drones
The US Army is conducting a test to investigate whether it is feasible to design and 3D print highly specific drone designs for specific missions.
Christ the Redeemer Captured in 3D
Brazil’s most famous statue has been 3D scanned in incredible detail.
Backcountry Drones Made With 3D Printing
A new personal drone concept by Backcountry Drones makes heavy use of 3D printing.
3D Printed UAV will Auto-Follow; Film Sports Exploits
Extreme sports enthusiasts will never miss a flip, turn or jump again with the new AirDog and AirLeash products from Latvia-based Helico Aerospace Industries.