Defence & Security - TCT (Page 11)

Additive Engineering Solutions installs Caracol Heron AM system as strategic partnership is agreed

The collaboration will see AES install a Heron AM platform, which, when combined with the company's in-depth understanding of the aerospace and defence sectors, will help AES to produce composite tooling and full-scale engineering mockups.

By Sam Davies

/ 4 Dec 2024

Lockheed Martin expands Texas additive manufacturing facility

The US defence and aerospace manufacturer says the facility includes large-format, multi-laser metal 3D printers from Nikon SLM Solutions, alongside heat treatment and inspection equipment, and leverages one of its existing machining hubs.

By TCT Team

/ 4 Dec 2024

Nikon SLM Solutions NXG XII 3D printers at Lockheed Martin - Lockheed Martin

Babcock sees first part recommended for adoption into defence inventory through Project TAMPA AM accelerator program

Defence manufacturer Babcock has successfully delivered the first package of work for the UK Ministry of Defence's additive manufacturing accelerator program Project TAMPA.

By Sam Davies

/ 29 Nov 2024

The Royal Netherlands Navy deploys UltiMaker S series 3D printers to produce spare parts on-demand

According to UltiMaker, The Royal Netherlands Navy has installed UltiMaker printers and a range of materials on its ships.

By Sam Davies

/ 11 Nov 2024

Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing and R&D Summit 2024 to connect manufacturing, engineering execs and solution providers

The programme will feature keynote presentations, real-life case studies, and interactive forums designed to deliver relevant market developments and practical strategies for adoption.

By TCT Team

/ 5 Nov 2024

SM Post Templates - SM Post 7 (2) - Marcus Evans

ASTRO America to establish aerospace & defence manufacturing research centre in line with AM Forward initiative

The Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research, and Education (InSPIRE) will serve as crucial hub for the AM Forward collaboration, with ASTRO America hoping the facility will support the development of critical supply chains.

By Sam Davies

/ 31 Oct 2024

Ursa Major to qualify copper additive manufacturing process for hypersonic flight

Throughout the next two years, Ursa Major will transition its copper additive manufacturing capability into flight-qualified hardware for two defence customers after securing a follow-on contract with America Makes.

By Sam Davies

/ 29 Oct 2024

Stifel receives final federal approval for AM Forward Fund

The Fund has been set up to support the White House’s AM Forward initiative, which was created in 2022 with the aim of supporting smaller manufacturers in adopting additive manufacturing technology.

By Sam Davies

/ 24 Oct 2024

US Navy successfully prints parts on home ported USS San Diego with ADDiTEC ElemX 3D printer

The success of this effort has proved the capability of the ElemX 3D printer being operational in an active maritime environment, with test results indicating the components were 'acceptable and fully functional' for their intended applications.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Oct 2024

Ursa Major named among inaugural recipients of DOD Office of Strategic Capital investment

The 12.5 million USD investment represents a partnership between OSC and the U.S. Navy to mature Ursa Major’s Lynx solid rocket motor (SRM) additive manufacturing process under OSC’s Transition Acceleration Program.

By TCT Team

/ 17 Sep 2024

Sikorsky, US DOD & US DOE among latest organisations to invest in Stratasys F3300 3D printing system

The company announced the trio were among several organisations to invest in the F3300 platform, with more than 30 orders secured since the product was launched at Formnext last November.

By Sam Davies

/ 12 Sep 2024

Airtech and Ascent Aerospace partner on 3D printed tooling for aerospace and defence

The specialty-formulated additive manufacturing materials company and aerospace tooling company believe the agreement will provide imperative materials expertise to challenging large-format tooling applications.

By TCT Team

/ 11 Sep 2024

Ascent Aerospace 3D printed tooling - Ascent