Charles G. Goulding explores how Rocket Lab has emerged as one of the few commercial space companies to successfully scale from innovative rocket development to a diversified aerospace manufacturing powerhouse.
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The Rise of Additive Power: Pratt Whitney’s U.S. and India Breakthroughs
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi showcase how, with faster GTF repairs and India’s rising role, Pratt Whitney is proving that 3D printing now drives engine design, not just prototypes.
Precision and Power: Honda’s 3D Printing Revolution in Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi underscore how Honda’s embrace of 3D printing technology is transforming manufacturing, from Formula One innovations to customized car parts.
From Jets to Jay Leno’s Garage: Williams International’s Engineering Legacy
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Williams International’s Weber County expansion, turbine expertise, and 3D printing innovations are driving advancements in aerospace, motorsports, and beyond.
“We 3D Print Lots of Things!”: How Rocket Lab is Redefining Space Technology with Additive Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Rocket Lab is transforming from a launch provider into a space technology powerhouse by integrating 3D printing across its operations, pioneering advances in space infrastructure and manufacturing.
Hydrogen Engines Race to the Finish Line with Help from 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Jacob Nolan examine recent investments and breakthroughs in hydrogen engine technology.
Ultimaker Touts New Slicing Engine
Ultimaker has organized a big announcement for a new slicing engine in their Ultimaker Cura system.
Watch a Spectacular 3D Print Failure
The SkyersJet Project is developing a partly 3D printed EDF system for RC aircraft, but encountered a spectacular problem during testing.
Ursa Major Technologies Applies 3D Printing To Rocket Engines
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider out-of-this-world opportunities for 3D printing.
The B-52 Bomber’s First 3D Printed Engine Part
The U.S. Air Force 3D printed a metal engine part to keep the B-52 Bomber in service until new engines are fitted in the late 2020s.
NASA Looks To Large-Scale 3D Printing For The Future Of Rocket Engines
As NASA continues to ramp up its work to explore space, 3D printing is taking its place among the stars — or at least the rockets that will get us there.
Polimotor’s 3D Printed Plastic Internal Combustion Engine
A company is apparently 3D printing fully functional internal combustion engines for racing — made from plastic!
Porsche’s 3D Printed Pistons Demonstrate High Efficiency
An interesting experiment in metal 3D printing has resulted in some rather efficient pistons for Porsche sports cars.
Accelerating Aerospace: Part One
Additive manufacturing promises to make aircraft fly higher, faster, and more fuel-efficiently than ever before.
How To 3D Print A Rocket, No, For Real
A new video explains the secrets of 3D printing rocket engines.