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ASTRO America & Florida State University InSPIRE launch second national 3D Printing Tech Challenge

The challenge will focus on distortion prediction & compensation in laser powder bed fusion with Inconel 718.

By TCT Team

/ 5 Feb 2026

ASTRO America & Florida State University InSPIRE launch second national 3D Printing Tech Challenge

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding orders second large-format NXG metal 3D printer

"We are enabling additive manufacturing to move from isolated applications to a repeatable, industrial capability that supports U.S. Navy shipbuilding at scale.”

By Laura Griffiths

/ 3 Feb 2026

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding orders second large-format NXG metal 3D printer

Snowbird Technologies integrates Meltio Engine Blue into SAMM Tech platform

SAMM Tech is a forward-deployable hybrid manufacturing system that is housed within a ruggedised container.

By TCT Team

/ 3 Feb 2026

Snowbird Technologies integrates Meltio Engine Blue into SAMM Tech platform

Hadrian launches additive manufacturing division

"America's defence industrial base needs additive manufacturing that works in real production, not just in prototypes."

By Laura Griffiths

/ 26 Jan 2026

Hadrian launches additive manufacturing division

Roboze opens US aerospace & defence headquarters in US

Roboze is now set to recruit locally for a range of highly skilled engineers and professionals.

By Sam Davies

/ 22 Jan 2026

Roboze opens US aerospace & defence headquarters in US

SWISSto12 secures €73 million ESA funding

The Swiss aerospace company will use the funding to support the development of the HummingSat - a new class of small geostationary satellites.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 22 Jan 2026

SWISSto12 secures €73 million ESA funding

AGF Defcom to 3D print suppressors with 6K Additive upcycled metal powders

"We have successfully transformed what was once a logistical and financial burden into a high-value asset that directly improves our bottom line.”

By Laura Griffiths

/ 19 Jan 2026

AGF Defcom to 3D print suppressors with 6K Additive upcycled metal powders

#238 Firestorm Labs CTO Ian Muceus: "Additive has been a huge part of everything we've done."

This week, we're joined by Firestorm Labs CTO Ian Muceus to discuss the impact additive manufacturing is having on the development of drones.

By Sam Davies

/ 19 Jan 2026

#238 Firestorm Labs CTO Ian Muceus: "Additive has been a huge part of everything we've done."

Aerospace, defence and China 'doing most of the heavy lifting' in additive manufacturing

"The industry has moved past the expansion-at-any-cost phase and is now concentrating on sectors where additive manufacturing is already delivering clear economic value."

By Laura Griffiths

/ 15 Jan 2026

Aerospace, defence and China 'doing most of the heavy lifting' in additive manufacturing

Velo3D to develop and qualify 3D printed complex parts via US Army Cooperative Research & Development Agreement

The CRADA will leverage Velo3D's Rapid Production Solution (RPS) service.

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Jan 2026

Velo3D to develop and qualify 3D printed complex parts via US Army Cooperative Research & Development Agreement

US Navy funds Senvol to demonstrate capabilities of machine learning software on DED parts

The project commenced in July 2025 and runs through to July 2027.

By Sam Davies

/ 13 Jan 2026

US Navy funds Senvol to demonstrate capabilities of machine learning software on DED parts

3D Systems to expand Littleton, Colorado facility in line with aerospace & defence programs

3D Systems is adding up to 80,000-square-feet to its Littleton, Colorado facility as part of its plans to enhance its Aerospace & Defense Application Center of Excellence. The Littleton

By Sam Davies

/ 12 Jan 2026