3D printer retailer MatterHackers has been awarded a $5 million IDIQ contract to deliver desktop 3D printing systems to the US military over the next five years.
America Makes has announced a new Directed Project Call worth $1m in total funding from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Manufacturing and Industrial Base Technology Division.
Digital manufacturing software firm General Lattice has secured a contract with the US Army to develop a 3D printed combat helmet with improved energy absorption.
Markforged has announced the launch of aerospace-ready versions of its Onyx FR and Carbon FR 3D printing materials which are currently undergoing NCAMP qualification.
Aerospace and defence supplier Marotta Controls has integrated metal 3D printing technology into its portfolio of services after validating the technology on a manifold valve design with complex radial passages.
The high-speed 3D printing technology will be used to conduct research into the advancement and development of additive manufacturing equipment within the U.S.
Phillips Corporation, a manufacturing partner to the United States Federal Government, is using 3YOURMIND’s suite of software to enhance additive manufacturing part identification.
Optomec has been awarded a $500,process development contract by the Air Force Sustainment Center for the ‘additive repair’ of jet engine components used in the F-15 and F-16 fighters.