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NAVAIR Successfully Tests First Flight-Critical 3D Printed Aircraft Component
Since the 1990s, additive manufacturing has been a part of naval aviation, but it’s only recently that the technology has moved past strictly prototyping purposes. The US Naval Air Systems…
US Navy’s Humble 3D Printed TruClip Design Sent to the International Space Station During Maker Faire
A few weeks ago, we were interested to learn that the US Navy had designed a tiny 3D printed part that, while appearing insignificant, has already saved the Navy over…
On-Demand 3D Printing to Impact Navy Fleets in the Near Future
3D printing technology has various militaries across the world eagerly standing at attention, many of which are researching and aiding in future technological developments. The United States Navy has been…
US Navy’s Trident II D5 Missile Successfully Launches with 3D Printed Component from Lockheed Martin
NASA and the US military used 3D printed components to successfully test advanced prototype airplanes, spacecraft and even ground vehicles. For many parts with complex or unique geometries, metal 3D…
Release the CRACUNS! 3D Printed Drone Can Lurk Underwater for Months Before Launching Into the Air
Drones are becoming more and more flexible and capable of things that were unheard of just a few years ago. We’re seeing 3D printing drones and firefighting drones. Futurists have predicted the…
Inovati Kinetic Metallization Process to Help Navy Restore Worn Parts
The United States Navy is a massive military organization that requires a tremendous amount of money and personnel to keep operating at peak efficiency. Currently it is the largest naval…
The 3D Printed Arms Race Just Got Real with This Working Handheld Railgun
Electromagnetic projectile launchers called railguns are what many in the military are hoping will be the weapon of the future. A railgun doesn’t use traditional projectile propellants like gunpowder or…
Veteran Uses a 3D Printer to Create a Replica of the Bullet that Paralyzed Him
There really aren’t any rules to what type of therapy to give to someone after a traumatic event. There are certainly physical needs that will have to be met, and…
US Navy is 3D Printing Custom Drones Onboard the USS Essex
Back in April of last year, we reported that the United States Navy had installed a 3D printer onboard the USS Essex. This was quite a significant move at the…
Office of Naval Research Moves to Ramp Up 3D Printing Activities
In the next couple of weeks, the US Navy says they plan to outline their future plans and requirements for additive manufacturing technology to bolster “fleet readiness,” and the Office…
NAVAIR Has Big Plans for Additive Manufacturing: flight-critical components, explosives & more
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has big plans. Obviously, as the Maryland-based organization provides the US Navy with “full life-cycle support of naval aviation aircraft, weapons and systems operated by Sailors…
US Military Might: Will 3D Printing Provide the Technological Leg Up?
The military and technology go hand in hand. We’ve all seen the sci-fi movies where the evil opposition developed or obtained a form of super technology that we had to…
Navy Seeks Bids in Reverse Auction Format for Stratasys Fortus 250 3D Printer
In the last year, the United States Navy has made several headlines with their multiple uses for 3D printing. Back in April, they announced that they had installed a 3D printer…
