3D printing military parts
Professional 3D Printed Guns and the New Frontier: An Interview with Forerunner 3D Printing
Forerunner 3D Printing (F3DP) is a pioneer in the 3D printed firearm industry. With special licenses that allow it to manufacture and test guns, including automatic weapons, the company navigates…
In Standoff with China in Ladakh, Indian Army to 3D Print Shelters
On the border between India and China, the two military powers have, in recent years, increased the buildup of their respective capabilities for armed conflict. Now, according to Indian news…
3D Printing News Briefs: February 8, 2019
We made it to the weekend! To celebrate, check out our 3D Printing News Briefs today, which covers business, research, and a few other topics as well. PostProcess has signed…
US Air Force Testing 3D Printed Titanium Spare Bracket On F-22 Fighter Aircraft
Over the years, the US Air Force has turned to 3D printing numerous times, from fabricating parts for fighter jets and other aircraft components to saving thousands – even millions –…
German Armed Forces Use 3D Printing to Redesign an Obsolete Part
The German Armed Forces are working on using 3D printing directly in the field, as described in a study entitled “Characteristics of a metal additive manufacturing process for the production…
US Army Successfully Tests 3D Printed Grenade Launcher with 3D Printed Grenades
A couple years ago, a program responsible for training workers on weapon removal, like land mines and grenades, utilized 3D printing kits as teaching aids. Around the same time, some clever…
US Army Soldiers’ AWA 17.1 Assessment Examines 3D Printing, Driverless Convoys & More
We know that our armed forces, including the US Army, are out there protecting us every minute of the day, often ready to give their lives for their country, and…
