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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

Lincoln Electric to additively manufacture large metal propulsion parts for the US Navy

Lincoln Electric's large-scale metal 3D printing solution has been selected by Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc (BPMI) to provide mission critical applications to the US Navy.

By TCT Team

/ 23 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

SINTX Technologies subsidiary enters R&D agreement with the U.S. Army DEVCOM ARL for ceramic additive manufacturing

SINTX Technologies, a manufacturer and developer of advanced ceramic materials and related technologies, has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Technology Assessment & Transfer, Inc. (TA&T) has entered into a R&D agreement with DEVCOM ARL.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 6 Feb 2024

Senvol to demonstrate machine learning approach to additive manufacturing process qualification

The US Air Force is funding an America Makes program that will see Senvol apply its Senvol ML machine learning software to enable additive manufacturing process qualification and re-qualification.

By Sam Davies

/ 25 Jan 2024

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions acquires Velo3D Sapphire 3D printer to support technology development

Velo3D has announced that Kratos SRE, Inc., a subsidiary of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., has acquired a Velo3D Sapphire 3D printer to support its technology development and ability to address defence industry customers’ requirements.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 16 Jan 2024

Norsk Titanium delivers 3D printed aerospace parts to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

GA-ASI, a developer of unmanned aircraft systems and a prime contractor to the US Department of Defense, will now put the aerospace-grade structural titanium components through testing and evaluation.

By Sam Davies

/ 16 Jan 2024

1Kelvin and Fieldmade partner to accelerate deployment of 3D printing in battlefields

Announced at the Military Additive Manufacturing (MilAM) Summit & Technology Showcase, the collaboration will aim to ‘enhance strategic readiness and operational capabilities within the military sector.’

By Sam Davies

/ 16 Jan 2024

Auburn University Applied Research Institute to oversee $50m Army advanced manufacturing project

Auburn University, located in Auburn, Alabama, in the US, has received a $50 million contract that is designed to help the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center boost its increasing modernisation efforts.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 12 Jan 2024

ASTRO America to develop $550,additive manufacturing facility in Guam

The Applied Science and Technology Research Organization (ASTRO) America has been awarded 550,USD by BlueForge Alliance to develop an additive manufacturing training centre in Guam.

By Sam Davies

/ 10 Jan 2024

ASTRO America research team with Gov. Lourdes Leon Guerrero. Image courtesy of ASTRO America. - ASTRO America

6K Additive to double upcycling capacity with $23.4m Department of Defense grant

The Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded 6K Additive a 23.4 million USD grant to support the upcycling of critical metal for use in key defence applications.

By Sam Davies

/ 12 Dec 2023

Velo3D metal 3D printers achieve the U.S. Department of Defense’s Green-level STIG compliance

The certification allows its metal additive manufacturing systems to be connected to the DoD’s Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) and gives customers confidence against potential cyberattacks.

By TCT Team

/ 6 Dec 2023

Large-format Sapphire XC in Velo3D’s Lakeview, California manufacturing facility - Velo3D