Aerospace Insights
Race to Space: Project Sunride's record-breaking 3D printed liquid rocket engine
A liquid rocket engine built under the Sunride Project and successfully fired as part of the Race to Space initiative is believed to be the first metallic 3D printed rocket engine to be built and successfully tested by students in the UK. Read more
22 Dec 2023
Space Bound: MIT researchers create completely 3D printed sensors for satellites
In August 2022, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) published research from a team that created completely digitally manufactured plasma sensors for satellites such as CubeSats, known as retarding potential analyzers (RPAs). Read more
8 Dec 2023
Night & Day: Sidus Space on its use of 3D printing to design a lightweight satellite
As he extols the virtues of the technology facilitating a satellite weighing less than 100kg, Tony Boschi shows the depth of his experience with the repeated use of two words: rapid prototyping. Read more
8 Dec 2023
Cranfield University: Enabling WAAM in manufacturing aircraft landing gear
Cranfield University shares its finding after carrying out a feasibility and reliability study on 3D printed aircraft landing gear. Read more
7 Sep 2023
Jump to Lightspeed: Stratasys uses simulation software to create lightweight aerospace components
Stratasys has applied simulation technology from Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division to capture the behaviour of its ultra-lightweight Antero reinforced polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) and its additive manufacturing processes. Read more
21 Aug 2023
Interview: Oerlikon on 'major milestone' for additive manufacturing in space
Dr. Sven Hicken, CTO Surface Solutions Division at Oerlikon spoke to TCT about collaborating with space companies, milestones for additive manufacturing in aerospace, and ambitions for the sector. Read more
5 Jul 2023
AMUG 2024: Greg Morris on the GE LEAP fuel nozzle and validation of metal 3D printing
Gregg Morris joins Todd Grimm on stage at the 2024 AMUG Conference in Chicago to discuss his life and career in this year's Innovator's Showcase fireside chat. Read more
Industry Insights + Latest AM and 3D Printing Industry insights
“A cross between Santa’s workshop and Frankenstein’s laboratory” - Jason Lopes talks about his work at Gentle Giant Studios
Jason Lopes, Director of AM at Gentle Giant Studios, gave the keynote presentation on the third day of AMUG 2024. Read more
Industry Insights + Latest AM and 3D Printing Industry insights
Massivit 10000-G additive manufacturing system deployed to produce bathtub moulds
Lyons Industries has reduced bathtub mould turnaround times from 120 days to 30 days with Massivit's 10000-G additive manufacturing system. Read more
‘Developing new alloys with additive manufacturing has been the biggest piece of Ursa Major’s process’ – Joe Laurienti
Laurienti provided this insight on the latest Additive Insight podcast episode, in which he joined TCT Group Content Manager Sam Davies to discuss the application of 3D printing technology in Ursa Major’s rocket engines. Read more
Additive manufacturing in defence - 5 things we learnt from the 2024 AMADS Conference
Group Content Manager Sam Davies reports back from the 2024 Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace, Defence and Space Conference in Bristol, UK. Read more
Industry Insights + Latest AM and 3D Printing Industry insights
'The cost of 3D printing with biocompatible silicon remains a challenge for healthcare solutions providers' - Ivana Llobet
Llobet raised the issue on this week’s Additive Insight podcast, in which she spoke to TCT about the development of Odapt’s 3D printed ostomy bag wafer product. Read more
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Vapour Smoothing: An effective surface finish process in 3D printing
A look at the specificities, benefits and applications of vapour smoothing as a game-changing post-processing technique for 3D printed parts. Read more
Protolabs launches instant manufacturability analysis for 3D printing
Protolabs has launched instant design for additive manufacturability (DfAM) analysis on 3D printed parts through its online quoting platform. The automated feedback enables product developers and engineers to optimise additive designs. Read more
Additive manufacturing's potential to reinvigorate the U.S. supply chain
John Wilczynski, Executive Director of America Makes on how advanced manufacturing is reinventing possibilities in supply chain. Read more
Digital transformation of operations and supply chains through the use of additive manufacturing
Dr. Siavash H. Khajavi and Prof. Jan Holmström explore the impact of additive manufacturing on supply chains in relation to digital inventories and spare parts and bridge manufacturing (also known as stopgap manufacturing). Read more
Can powder testing accelerate the development of new feedstocks for AM?
The University of Exeter's Professor Oana Ghita offers thoughts on how an optimised testing strategy can make a big difference when it comes to developing new additive manufacturing powders. Read more
What to expect from the 2021 AMUG Conference
AMUG’s AM Industry Advisor Todd Grimm details what we can expect from this year’s Additive Manufacturing User Group Conference in Orlando, Florida. Read more
Additive manufacturing and 3D printing safety
Joshua Evans, Applications Engineer and Head of Learning at BOFA International on maintaining a healthy and productive environment in additive manufacturing settings. Read more
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Additive Manufacturing in Industrial Applications
Xometry provides insights into the 3D printing of industrial goods and equipment, and how additive manufacturing has emerged as a good substitute for CNC machining. Read more
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Overcoming Electronics Production Challenges with a One-stop Solution
Xometry on how it helps manufacturers in the electronics industry produce parts efficiently in today's volatile economic landscape. Read more
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Additive Manufacturing in Industrial Applications
Xometry provides insights into the 3D printing of industrial goods and equipment, and how additive manufacturing has emerged as a good substitute for CNC machining. Read more
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Prodways introduces more sustainable PA12-SF1800 SLS 3D printing powder
Prodways has launched a new PA12-SF1800 powder for SLS 3D printing that offers exceptional surface finish, durability, and a better answer to sustainable requirements. Read more
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