aerospace engineering
RMIT University Creates Cheaper, Stronger Titanium for 3D Printing
Titanium is a favorite of aerospace, medical, and high-performance engineering, mainly because it’s strong, light, and resists corrosion, making it perfect for aircraft components, implants, and other demanding applications. But…
Understanding Failure and How to Avoid It: Lessons from Forensics and Predictive Analysis in AM
Forensics and predictive failure analysis play a critical role in the safe and effective adoption of additive manufacturing—especially as the technology enters more high-stakes industries. Understanding failure is, ironically, one…
South Korea 3D Prints a Titanium Space Tank and Freezes It to Prove It Works
Building hardware for space is not easy. It needs to be light, strong, and capable of surviving extreme environments, like the bitter cold and vacuum of space. Now, a South…
nTop Acquires cloudfluid, Further Integrates CFD Simulation
nTop has acquired cloudfluid, a German company specializing in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software, a move that further strengthens nTop’s position in computational design. By incorporating cloudfluid’s simulation capabilities, nTop…
University of Maryland: 3D Printing Honeycomb Structures with Buckling Initiators for Crash Mitigation
When it comes to 3D print infill, honeycomb structures are generally the most efficient, maximizing storage space and minimizing necessary material. Research also shows that the honeytube, a novel form…
Former Aerospace Engineer Brings Otherworldly Elements to 3D Printed Jewelry Design
It can be hard to decide on a major course of study during college, and it can be even more difficult to figure out how to apply that major toward…
