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Q&A: Fortastra & Hadrian discuss the implementation of AM through MOU partnership

"People say AM is too expensive or it's hard to qualify or it can't scale. We don't believe that's true."

By Sam Davies

/ 11 Aug 2026

Q&A: Fortastra & Hadrian discuss the implementation of AM through MOU partnership

Application spotlight: Boom Supersonic achieves 92% cost reduction in drill guide manufacture with FDM

How Boom Supersonic is using Stratasys FDM technology to cut costs and time in fixture manufacturing.

By Sam Davies

/ 7 Aug 2026

Application spotlight: Boom Supersonic achieves 92% cost reduction in drill guide manufacture with FDM

ROBOZE 3D printing technology used by NESST Srl to develop CubeSat 3U structure

ROBOZE has supported NESST Srl with the definition of optimal 3D printing parameters during the testing phase.

By Sam Davies

/ 5 Aug 2026

ROBOZE 3D printing technology used by NESST Srl to develop CubeSat 3U structure

Chromatic 3D Materials launches facility to support rocket propellant test-firing

Chromatic 3D Materials is establishing an integrated rocket propellant test-firing capability at Camp Ripley, a 53,000-acre National Guard training facility near Little Falls, Minn. The company entered

By TCT Team

/ 29 Jul 2026

Chromatic 3D Materials launches facility to support rocket propellant test-firing

Fortastra and Hadrian to evaluate use of additive manufacturing for satellite programs

Fortastra designs and operates manoeuvrable spacecraft for on-orbit security and is surveying opportunities to enhance its prototyping and development operations.

By Sam Davies

/ 29 Jul 2026

Fortastra and Hadrian to evaluate use of additive manufacturing for satellite programs

TTT Group installs Hiperbaric HIP system to boost mechanical performance of aerospace and oil & gas parts

The Spanish surface coatings subcontractor says the investment also opens the door to other markets and technologies such as additive manufacturing.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 29 Jul 2026

TTT Group installs Hiperbaric HIP system to boost mechanical performance of aerospace and oil & gas parts

Elmet Technologies to additively manufacture hypersonic heat exchangers with 3D Systems technology

Elmet expects to 'rapidly qualify and certify' the system and begin production later this year.

By Sam Davies

/ 28 Jul 2026

Elmet Technologies to additively manufacture hypersonic heat exchangers with 3D Systems technology

Airbus qualifies ROBOZE ARGO 500 HYPERSPEED 3D printing platform for secondary structural parts

Additional ROBOZE materials are now moving through qualification programs for future aerospace applications.

By Sam Davies

/ 27 Jul 2026

Airbus qualifies ROBOZE ARGO 500 HYPERSPEED 3D printing platform for secondary structural parts

Safran Aero Boosters and BMT Aerospace join large-scale 3D printing effort for F135 engine

"This milestone validates the expertise developed by Safran Aero Boosters and BTM Aerospace in advanced manufacturing technologies."

By Laura Griffiths

/ 23 Jul 2026

Safran Aero Boosters and BMT Aerospace join large-scale 3D printing effort for F135 engine

Pratt & Whitney and GKN Aerospace to 3D print large-scale F135 engine case

"This initiative reflects our ambition to further develop and industrialise additive technologies for demanding aerospace applications.”

By Laura Griffiths

/ 21 Jul 2026

Pratt & Whitney and GKN Aerospace to 3D print large-scale F135 engine case

SWISSto12 raises $70m as it looks to scale manufacturing and integration capacity

SWISSto12 provides radio frequency products and sub-systems to space firms, enabled by proprietary 3D printing technology.

By TCT Team

/ 16 Jul 2026

SWISSto12 raises $70m as it looks to scale manufacturing and integration capacity

Massivit opens facility in Barcelona to support RapidWings platform

RapidWings is based on Massivit's proprietary Cast-In-Motion (CIM) technology and is designed to speed up production lead times for composite tooling.

By Sam Davies

/ 8 Jul 2026

Massivit opens facility in Barcelona to support RapidWings platform