LimitState, a UK-based engineering software provider, has launched the latest version of its Form 3.0 design optimisation software which can be leveraged by additive manufacturers.
An Autodesk research scientist has combined modern additive manufacturing methods with traditional casting methods to design a lightweighted aeroplane seat, which he believes could save airlines millions of dollars.
The Design and Prototyping Group of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with Boeing has developed what it believes to be a game-changing hybrid 3D printing process.
Metal additive manufacturing company, Sciaky Inc is to provide multiple Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) systems to a metal 3D printing parts supplier in America.
Global 3D scanning company, Creaform has had its flagship metrology-grade portable 3D scanner series, HandySCAN 3D, certified by Airbus. Meanwhile, Creaform has unveiled a new optical coordinate measuring system for large-scale metrology projects.
Italian 3D printer manufacturer, Roboze has announced the company is providing its newest machines for the next generation of Fused Layer Manufacturing to the CTC GmbH, an Airbus subsidiary.
FalconTech will act as a distributor and solutions centre partner in China, while London Medical Network and Ontario Western University will partner with Renishaw to establish a research and development centre for medical applications in Canada.
The engineering arm of the 5-star Middle Eastern airline is collaborating with the German aerospace giant in order to retrofit cabin interiors with plastic 3D printing.
Premium AEROTEC, EOS and Daimler have announced their partnership on a project which will seek to make metal 3D printing a more viable solution for serial manufacturing.
Concept Laser has further expanded its reach into the aerospace sector after a Wright-Patterson Air Force Base engineering school purchased an M2 cusing machine.
Boeing has placed a production purchase order with Norsk Titanium for 3D printed structural titanium components. The parts, which are being produced with Norsk's Rapid Plasma Deposition process, will be used on the 787 Dreamliner.
