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AM in 2024: The 3D printing trends and applications you need to know about

We spoke to end-users, technology providers and researchers in key verticals about everything from the rise of AI and what it means for industrial 3D printing to emerging opportunities for vertical integration.

By Sam Davies, Laura Griffiths and Oliver Johnson

/ 27 Feb 2024

Land Space successfully launches ZQ-3 VRVL-1 test rocket with BLT 3D printed engine parts

Chinese carrier rocket company Land Space successfully launched its ZQ-3 VRVL-1 reusable vertical takeoff and landing (VTVL) recovery-test rocket, which featured several additive manufactured components.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Feb 2024

#171 How 3D printing enables the designs of Ursa Major Technologies' rocket engines

On this episode of the Additive Insight podcast, TCT Group Content Manager Sam Davies is joined by Joe Laurienti, the founder and CEO of aerospace company Ursa Major Technologies.

By TCT Team

/ 20 Feb 2024

Collins Aerospace purchases second SLM Solutions NXG XII 600 metal 3D printer

The company will double its NXG XII 600 capacity at its West Des Moines, Iowa facility and expand the facility’s existing material capabilities to better serve its customers.

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Feb 2024

The “world’s first” metal 3D printer for space developed by Airbus and AddUp to be tested on the ISS

Airbus and AddUp have developed for the European Space Agency what it says is the first metal 3D printer for space. The system will soon be tested aboard the Columbus module of the International Space Station (ISS).

By Oliver Johnson

/ 31 Jan 2024

The Exploration Company to use TRUMPF 3D printers for core components of spacecraft

TRUMPF is set to collaborate with European space-travel start-up The Exploration Company on the construction of core components for spacecraft for missions in the Earth’s orbit and to the moon.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 26 Jan 2024

Farsoon tweaks FS621M process parameters to deliver 70% print time reduction for Deep Blue Aerospace combustion chamber

Together, Farsoon and Deep Blue Aerospace have been working to deliver higher yield with reduced costs in the additive manufacture of large-size parts exceeding 600mm.

By Sam Davies

/ 26 Jan 2024

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Sidus Space unveils "cutting-edge" multi-material 3D printed space hardware division

Sidus Space, a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service company, has announced the achievement of a new milestone, the opening of its new Multi-Material 3D Printing Division.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 18 Jan 2024

GKN Aerospace invests £50 million to grow sustainable 3D printing facility in Sweden

GKN Aerospace has announced a £50 million (600 million SEK) investment in “cutting-edge” 3D printing technology in Trollhättan, Sweden. The Swedish Energy Agency’s Industriklivet initiative will fund £12 million (152 million SEK) of the investment.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 10 Jan 2024

Stirling Dynamics to add certified design expertise to Materialise & Proponent aerospace partnership

Materialise has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with aerospace distributor Proponent and aerospace design organisation Stirling Dynamics aimed at providing certified cabin solutions for aircraft.

By Sam Davies

/ 12 Dec 2023

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.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 11 Dec 2023

Science Fact: The experts in 3D printing with resources found in outer space

This isn’t just science fiction anymore.” The words of Dr. Amit Bandyopadhyay of Washington State University as we begin our conversation over Zoom. Bandyopadhyay has been a professor at the university since 1997.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 11 Dec 2023