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Stratasys to develop on-site quality assurance capabilities for F3300 & F900 3D printers via $7.8m DoW award

The 2026 America Makes and the Department of War (DoW) Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization Challenge has provided the funding, with work to commence over the next two years.

By Sam Davies

/ 11 Aug 2026

Stratasys to develop on-site quality assurance capabilities for F3300 & F900 3D printers via $7.8m DoW award

3D Systems moves to next phase of US Air Force-funded large-format metal 3D printer program with $9m award

This award represents the next planned phase of the program 3D Systems has been executing since 2023.

By TCT Team

/ 11 Aug 2026

3D Systems moves to next phase of US Air Force-funded large-format metal 3D printer program with $9m award

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

Snowbird Technologies' SAMM Tech platform supports RIMPAC 2026 drill from onshore and offshore locations

SAMM Tech integrates metal additive manufacturing, polymer additive manufacturing, CNC machining, and other digital engineering tools within a patented, ruggedised, and containerised platform.

By Sam Davies

/ 5 Aug 2026

Snowbird Technologies' SAMM Tech platform supports RIMPAC 2026 drill from onshore and offshore locations

National Additive Manufacturing and Innovation Company granted Military Manufacturing License by Saudi military authority

This license authorises the National Additive Manufacturing and Innovation Company (NAMI) to engage in regulated military manufacturing activities in Saudi Arabia.

By TCT Team

/ 3 Aug 2026

National Additive Manufacturing and Innovation Company granted Military Manufacturing License by Saudi military authority

US Navy deploys 12 Phillips Hybrid Manufacturing & 12 Markforged X7 systems to support sailor training

The equipment will be used to support Navy personnel participating in the Afloat Training Program and help develop the skilled advanced manufacturing workforce required to strengthen fleet readiness and sustainment capabilities.

By TCT Team

/ 30 Jul 2026

US Navy deploys 12 Phillips Hybrid Manufacturing & 12 Markforged X7 systems to support sailor training

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

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

Beehive Industries announces $70 million expansion

"This expansion allows us to pair our advanced additive manufacturing technology with the deep technical expertise found there."

By Laura Griffiths

/ 22 Jul 2026

Beehive Industries announces $70 million expansion

USS Theodore Roosevelt deploys ADDiTEC HYBRiD-X system in Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026

It represents the first time a containerised manufacturing platform able to produce and repair critical metal components has been deployed aboard a US Navy aircraft carrier.

By Sam Davies

/ 22 Jul 2026

USS Theodore Roosevelt deploys ADDiTEC HYBRiD-X system in Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026