Vert Rotors, a producer of miniature compressors from composites based on its proprietary technology, has created the world’s smallest high-pressure clean air compressor using 3D printing - the first real innovation in this technology for a century.
Audi is set to launch a lunar rover made with weight-saving 3D-printed aluminium parts by the end of next year. Working with Part Time Scientists since 2015, the goal is to send the co-developed rover to the moon and complete a set of required tasks.
The #Laugh app, that will result in the first piece of art to be created in outer space when it is 3D-printed on the International Space Station, has launched today. Users around the world can submit their laughter which will be created in February.
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have developed a 3D metal printer that can function in zero gravity, helping to advance the way space missions are carried out and reducing cost in the meantime.
Aircraft maintenance and repair service, Magnetic MRO are to begin work on the 3D printing of aviation-approved parts. Along with MAC Interiors they have come across new opportunities to expand MRO services and innovative in-house capabilities.
Metalysis, the innovative South Yorkshire-based company focused on commercialising solid state metal powder manufacturing technology, has announced the production of a Niobium containing High Entropy Alloy (HEA).
Global engineering technologies company, Renishaw helped bring a national treasure back to Gloucester using additive manufacturing to print four sets of unusual cockpit brackets for a Hawker Typhoon aircraft.
GE Additive stole the show on the second day of formnext 2016, with a series of big announcements as they aim to accelerate the additive revolution. Following on from their acquisition of Concept Laser, GE want to develop a global network of AM.
Australian company, Amaero Engineering, the developers of the world's first 3D-printed jet engine, has launched a new venture with French Aerospace firm, Safran Power Units. Together they will extend prior research and print more turbojet components.
Brazilian Air Force's Institute of Advanced Studies has partnered with Stratasys to efficiently create robust aircraft components. Using 3D printing solutions, the Air Force will be able to manufacture test models within a week.
