Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi test the waters on how 3D printing is transforming luxury yacht building—from hull molds to bespoke interiors—pushing the boundaries of customization at sea.
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Czech Team Attempts 800km Journey From Prague to Hamburg in Fully 3D-Printed Kayak
A team is today attempting to paddle a fully 3D printed kayak from Prague to Hamburg.
Austal, Alabama Shipbuilding and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi investigate how Austal USA is not just expanding shipyard capacity with new multi-hundred-million-dollar facilities but also embedding cutting-edge 3D printing and additive manufacturing to transform naval supply chains and dramatically cut lead times.
Massive 3D-Printed Concrete Sculpture to Form Artificial Reef Off Miami Coast
A massive 3D-printed sculpture is to be placed underwater in Florida.
3D Printing Sets Sail: How America’s SHIPS Act is Transforming Trade and Defense
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how the SHIPS Act and 3D printing are steering America’s maritime strategy toward national security and global competitiveness.
Living Seawalls: The 3D Printed Armor Saving Our Coastlines
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Kind Designs is pioneering 3D printed Living Seawalls that defend coastlines while reviving marine ecosystems.
From Furniture to Formworks: Caracol Broadens Scope of Large-Format 3D Printing Technology
Caracol has been exploring a range of different applications for their large-format robotic LFAM 3D printing system.
Reviving U.S. Shipbuilding: The Ships for America Act and the Promise of 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Kellen Coleman dive into how the bipartisan Ships for America Act and cutting-edge 3D printing technology could restore U.S. shipbuilding leadership and bolster national security.
The Power of Composites: Revolutionizing Manufacturing with 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how cutting-edge 3D printing with composites enables precise, durable solutions that meet the highest industry standards.
ADDiTEC Successfully Tests Liquid Metal 3D Printing Aboard US Navy Ship
Interesting news from ADDiTEC: they’ve successfully tested LMJ liquid metal 3D printing on board a US Navy ship.
Merrymeeting Shellfish Company 3D Prints Oyster Pods
Leveraging technology from the University of Maine to boost shellfish production.
Design of the Week: World’s Largest Benchy
This week’s selection is the World’s Largest Benchy by Emily the Engineer.
SPEE3D’s Byron Kennedy Discusses CSAM Technology and Military Applications
I had a chat with SPEE3D CEO Byron Kennedy about their latest equipment and experiences.
How Brunswick Corporation is Leveraging 3D Printing for Cost Reduction
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how Brunswick Corporation is leveraging 3D printing technology to achieve significant cost reductions amid softer demand in 2024.
3D-Printed Valve Assemblies Now in Production for US Navy Submarines
Fairbanks Morse Defense will produce a 70-lb copper-nickel valve assembly made with additive manufacturing in a fraction of the time compared to sand casting.
US Department of Defense Selects Meltio as Key Partner in 3D Printing
Meltio has been selected by the US Department of Defense as a strategic partner.
Design of the Week: OceanGate Titan Submersive
This week’s selection is the OceanGate Titan Submersive by designer Tobi Takenn.
Aukus Pact’s Underwater Innovation: The Power of 3D Printing for Nuclear Submarines
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at submarine production possibilities with 3D printing technology.
AI Meets AM: Ivaldi Group Unveils ChatGPT Integration for Manufacturing
After an earlier story today on how AI could penetrate the AM space, a company announced exactly that.
BigRep 3D Printers Create Lightweight and Corrosion-Resistant Blade Restraints for Helicopters
BigRep described very intriguing new application for 3D printing: Helicopter Blade Restraints.
How Hybrid CNC Metal 3D Printing Could Revolutionize Marine Operations
Marine use of 3D print technology should be booming, but it isn’t, at least not yet.
Exploring Beyond the Box: Construction 3D Printing for Undersea Artificial Reefs
Almost all the buzz about construction 3D printing is about “printing homes”, but there’s more to the story.
Xerox Metal 3D Printer Installed on USS Essex
Xerox Additive Solutions announced an ElemX metal 3D printer was installed on an active US Navy ship.
Massivit Is On To Something Big With Their CIM Technology
We recently had a chance to talk with Massivit directly.
SPEE3D Looking At Marine 3D Print Applications
I spoke with SPEE3D’s CEO Byron Kennedy to learn more about the company’s intentions.
The First Part Is The Hardest: Marine Engine 3D Printing
Interesting research from the Technical University of Denmark shows how to break into a new industry.
The Australian Submarine Contract and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing could play a role in a major submarine deal.
How 3D Printing Impacts The Maritime Industry
3D printing has penetrated a range of sectors and industries to a point where it is being adopted by mainstream organizations in their manufacturing processes. However, one sector that has been left behind in this adoption is the maritime industry.
Mobile High-Temperature 3D Printing
There was a time when high-temperature 3D printing was considered an experimental exercise, but that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore.
Converting The Boeing Supply Chain To Electric Boat Submarines
Charles Goulding examines the redistribution of aerospace suppliers to submarines, and how they can benefit from industrial 3D printing expertise.
Electric Boat’s Largest New Attack Submarine Can Strike a Balance With 3D Printing
Charles Goulding looks at developments in the submarine construction industry where there may be a big opening for 3D printing.
The University of Maine Just Created the World’s Largest 3D Printed Boat
University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center has developed a new and enormous 3D printer that is capable of 3D printing a complete boat that floats!
The Coming Increase in Specialized 3D Print Firms
Recently we’ve seen several new companies emerge whose purpose it is to leverage 3D printing technology.
3D Printed Holiday Cheer with IC3D and Toys for Tots
‘Tis the season to celebrate the best of 3D printing.
Progress in Aerospace and Maritime Additive Manufacturing
New additive manufacturing-focused agreements signed this week signify ongoing global progress in the aerospace and maritime sectors.
Serious Interest in Large Format 3D Metal Printing Developing
There seems to be something brewing in 3D metal printing that’s analogous to what happened in thermoplastic 3D printing.
On Demand 3D Printed Vehicles?
The US Navy has 3D printed an entire submersible vehicle!
You Might Say This is a Titanic 3D Print
BernCo Models has produced a 1/72 3D printed version of the famous Titanic liner – and it sails just like the real thing.
Oh, Just a 3D Printed Boat
Jim Smith has made a habit of building massive 3D printers, but now he’s used them to create an even larger project: a 3D printed kayak. Several years ago Smith created a homebuilt extrusion-based 3D printer with a build volume of 403 x 403 x 322 mm. He’s been tuning and modifying it since, most… Continue reading Oh, Just a 3D Printed Boat
Enabling Octopod Propulsion
Squids, octopi and similar marine animals propel themselves through water by means of a water jet. While this has been known for years, building a mechanism to duplicate it has been challenging – until now, as Germany-based Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA developed a 3D printed design that does exactly that. … Continue reading Enabling Octopod Propulsion