Defence & Security - TCT Magazine (Page 17)

6K Additive & EOS named by America Makes among participants in sustainability and environmental benefits project for AM

EOS and 6K Additive will work to develop and demonstrate sustainable AM practices and products through design, material selection and development, material handling, and/or recycling.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Jan 2025

RTX Technology & Honeywell Aerospace named among latest AM-focused America Makes project call

The 6.6 million USD project call aims to demonstrate lead time, productivity, and yield improvements for casting and forging manufacturing operations using AM.

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Jan 2025

EOS on board Finnish Navy project deploying 3D printing for spare parts and new product development

The collaborators are said to be developing capabilities to 3D print demanding defence components in Finland, specifically spare parts for the Finnish Defense Forces (FDF) and rapid new product development.

By TCT Team

/ 14 Jan 2025

Raytheon & Ursa Major announce successful missile flight test for US Army

Ursa Major’s advanced propulsion technology had been selected by Raytheon because it was deemed to be a key enabler to providing affordable solutions to the US Army at extended ranges.

By Sam Davies

/ 17 Dec 2024

How additive manufacturing is helping re-build the supply chain and secure national interests

Tali Rosman explores how additive manufacturing is growing in importance when it comes to re-building the USA manufacturing base and fortifying the supply chain.

By TCT Team

/ 11 Dec 2024

ADDMAN & Continuous Composites partner to scale CF3D technology in aerospace & defence

Through a recently announced strategic partnership, ADDMAN will produce test parts and prototypes with CF3D technology as the service provider looks to support 'high-stakes' applications like Hypersonics and UAVs.

By Sam Davies

/ 9 Dec 2024

Beehive Industries opens new defence-focused additive manufacturing headquarters

The company, which specialises in additive manufacturing for industries including aviation, defence and power generation, says the facility will serve as a hub for AM, CNC machining, and jet engine assembly and testing.

By TCT Team

/ 4 Dec 2024

Beehive Industries cuts ribbon on new Colorado facility - Beehive Industries

Curtiss-Wright delivers 3D printed impeller for installation on US Navy vessel in partnership with Sintavia

The company worked with Sintavia to develop, manufacture, test and supply the component, which was assemble into the pump and tested at Curtiss-Wright's Bethlehem, PA facility.

By TCT Team

/ 4 Dec 2024

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