Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe explore how workforce scaling, new production models, and R&D incentives are converging to power the next era of U.S. naval dominance.
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Trayd Construction Tech Firm Raises US$17 Million
Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor highlight how Trayd’s rapid US$17 million raise signals a breakthrough in simplifying union payroll while unlocking powerful tax incentives for construction innovators.
America’s Largest Shipbuilder Rethinks the Yard: How HII and 23 Partners Are Reinventing Naval Production
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi set sail through the US Navy’s most ambitious shipbuilding program in decades, which involves Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and 23 shipbuilders.
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.
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.
Why Carlyle Group Walked Away: A Missed Opportunity in Germany’s Booming Submarine Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi cover how a protracted approval process led Carlyle Group to abandon its bid for a stake in Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, potentially leaving a golden opportunity on the table for German defense innovation.
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.
Commercial Submarines and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the use of 3D printing for manufacturing submersibles.
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.
General Dynamics, Patriotism And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider patriotic implications of 3D printing in defense applications.
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.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed RC Subnautica Cyclops Submarine
This week’s selection is the astonishing 3D Printed RC Subnautica Cyclops Submarine by Robert Cook.
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.