Aerospace

Defense 20 May 2022

Air Force Awards $1.5M Contract to Optomec for Additive Repairs

Company says additive repair solution for F35 large titanium blisk has potential to reduce costs by 80% and save tens of millions annually.

Production 17 May 2022

USAF, GE Additive 3D Print Out-of-Production Metal Parts

The upcoming final phase of the Pacer Edge program is to establish the USAF’s own metal additive production infrastructure initially at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma.

Polymer 13 May 2022

EOS Plans Southern California Additive Manufacturing Innovation Center

Planned regional Innovation Center is part of EOS’ more than $15 million investment to support its growing aerospace, space, medical and consumer goods markets.

Aerospace 3 May 2022

6 Reasons Space Exploration Will Need Additive Manufacturing

There are at least half a dozen ways 3D printing will contribute to space travel, research and habitation — and in some cases it already is. Insights from seminar focused on manufacturing challenges for the space sector.

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Production 26 Apr 2022

GE Aviation Invests in 5 M Line Metal Additive Production Systems

The system is designed to enable customers with large part size demand to increase productivity and reduce cost for additive production.

Aerospace 26 Apr 2022

Siemens Opens Charlotte Advanced Technology Collaboration Hub

Siemens says it will use this research and development space to collaborate with key OEMs, end users and U.S. national laboratories to help advance the successful industrialization of additive manufacturing.

Repair 12 Apr 2022

GE Aviation Singapore Approved for Metal Additive Engine Component Repairs

The company says metal 3D printing enables customization and complexity for repair parts, with repairs customized for each individual part because each part wears differently during service.

Construction 11 Apr 2022

Microturbine Relies on 3D Printed Housing to Preheat Fuel

The aluminum housing designed with nTopology and made on a Velo3D laser powder bed fusion system helps realize what its creators say will be the highest-power-density small turbine yet produced.

Automotive 8 Apr 2022

SKF, VBN Collaborate on Additive Manufacturing of Large-Size Bearings

The companies say that lighter weight large-size bearing have the potential to improve performance under demanding conditions and could enable further weight optimization of machinery.