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JPMorgan’s US$24 Million Shipbuilding Investment Could Create New Opportunities for Additive Manufacturing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how renewed investment in U.S. shipbuilding is laying the foundation for a stronger defense supply chain powered by advanced manufacturing and industrial 3D printing.

RIMPAC 2026 Brings 3D Printing into Fleet Logistics

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe explore how RIMPAC 2026 is transforming 3D printing from an onboard repair tool into a fleet-wide logistics network powered by digital manufacturing and autonomous delivery.

How Did Firestorm Labs Keep MJF 3D Printers Running in Heavy Seas?

I’m a bit puzzled over a US Navy test of a 3D printing solution.

US Navy Tests Distributed 3D Printing Network for Spare Parts

The US Navy is testing a new way to 3D print spare parts.

Containerized ARCEMY Metal Printer Deployed At Navy CoE

AML3D has installed its first portable, containerized ARCEMY metal 3D printing system at the US Navy’s Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence.

DIANA Initiative Aims to Transform Naval Logistics With On-Demand 3D Printing

ROBOZE announced an unusual arrangement with the Italian military.

DIANA Initiative Aims to Transform Naval Logistics With On-Demand 3D Printing

ROBOZE announced an unusual arrangement with the Italian military.

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.

Norway’s US$13.5 Billion Frigate Purchase and the Role of 3D Printing in Naval Defense

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how Norway’s $13.5 billion frigate purchase from BAE Systems underscores the nation’s central role in NATO’s maritime defense while highlighting how 3D printing is transforming shipbuilding and strengthening allied naval capabilities.

The Navy’s Manhattan Project: How Additive Manufacturing is Reshaping Submarine Construction

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how the U.S. Navy is leveraging 3D printing to modernize its submarine fleet, revamp the maritime industrial base, and drive innovation in defense manufacturing.

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.

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.

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.

Gulf Coast Military Shipbuilding and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing use can be increased by shipyards constructing and refurbishing vessels.

What Is MatterHackers Doing With the US Navy?

MatterHackers announced a highly unusual arrangement with the US Navy.

SPEE3D Achieves 3D Print Naval Milestone

SPEE3D did something very interesting: they 3D printed a metal part on a navy ship.

Heavy Metal – Book Review

Charles R. Goulding reviews a new book on shipbuilding, where 3D printing can take a lead role.

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.

SPEE3D Looking At Marine 3D Print Applications

I spoke with SPEE3D’s CEO Byron Kennedy to learn more about the company’s intentions.

US Navy Contract Boosts MatterHackers, Ultimaker

The US Navy awarded a huge contract for 3D printing equipment to MattHackers and Ultimaker.

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.

The Stratasys Navy Deal Is Bigger Than It Appears

Stratasys announced a massive US$20M contract to deliver 3D printers to the US Navy.

Expanding Workforce Training for 3D Printing

ss various ways in which companies and organizations are providing opportunities for a current and future workforce to foster and fine-tune their 3D printing skillset.

US Navy All-In On Distributed Manufacturing?

An announcement from 3YOURMIND suggests the US Navy has a very comprehensive plan for a 3D printed future.

Combining Forces In 3D Printing: The US And UK Navies

Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley consider two navies’ applications of additive manufacturing.

Xerox Unveils ElemX 3D Printer Installation And Collaboration

The first Xerox metal 3D printer installation is more than a customer sale: it’s the start of a collaboration with the Naval Postgraduate School.

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.

The $9.5 Billion Columbia Submarine Contract And 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the increasing role of additive manufacturing in Navy submarines.

The Brooklyn Navy Yard And 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss 3D printing activity and opportunity at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Kelly Moran: “The Shift In Approaching A Solution’s Manufacture Is Fascinating”

Kelly Moran is a technology leader who recently left her position with Boeing in Europe, where she led the innovation development for metal technology solutions, with Additive Manufacturing as a core focus.