Defence & Security - TCT Magazine (Page 30)

GE working with United States Air Force to 3D print spare aircraft parts

GE’s Additive and Aviation businesses have partnered to produce a 3D printed sump cover for the F110 engine used by the United States Air Force (USAF) for two of its aircraft.

By TCT Team

/ 18 May 2020

Additively manufactured, cobalt-chrome sump cover for F110 engine produced by GE Aviation on the Concept Laser M2 machine. - GE Additive

Interview: Essentium CEO discusses the company's efforts in promoting 3D printing as more than just a prototyping tool

Essentium CEO talks to TCT about overcoming some of the barriers to adoption of 3D printing technologies and provides insight into its discussions with end users.

By Sam Davies

/ 30 Apr 2020

SPEE3D metal 3D printing technology to be deployed in Australian Army trial

The Australian Army is to trial SPEE3D’s metal 3D printing technology over the next 12 months in partnership with Charles Darwin University.

By TCT Team

/ 24 Feb 2020

Markforged 3D printing platform achieves ISO 27001 security certification

The carbon fibre and metal 3D printer manufacturer has announced it has achieved ISO 27001 Certification – so far, the only additive manufacturing platform to do so.

By TCT Team

/ 7 Feb 2020

Markforged achieves ISO 27001 Certification. (Credit: Markforged)

BAE Systems aims to reduce cost & increase speed of combat aircraft manufacture through Renishaw 3D printing partnership

BAE Systems is to work with Renishaw in a bid to develop additive manufacturing capability that will reduce the cost and increase the speed of manufacturing future combat aircraft.

By TCT Team

/ 17 Jan 2020

America Makes announces new seven year $322M Cooperative Agreement with Air Force Research Laboratory

America Makes has announced a new, seven-year Cooperative Agreement (CA) with the Department of Air Force’s Research Laboratory (AFRL).

By TCT Team

/ 13 Dec 2019

America Makes announces new seven year $322M Cooperative Agreement with Air Force Research Laboratory

Spee3D metal 3D printing technology to be trialled by Australian Navy

Spee3D’s metal 3D printing technology is to be harnessed by the Royal Australian Navy through a $1.5m two-year pilot.

By TCT Team

/ 26 Nov 2019

Spee3D Minister for Defence Industry Hon Melissa Price MP takes in a demo of Spee3D's metal 3D printing technology. - Spee3D

3D Systems partners with shipbuilding leaders to improve corrosion-resistance of metal 3D printed parts

3D Systems is to develop a corrosion performance design guide for the direct metal printing of nickel alloys that could help to reduce maintenance costs in the shipbuilding industry.

By TCT Team

/ 28 Oct 2019

3D Systems department of defence Corrosion Guide will explore how metal additive manufacturing can positively impact shipbuilding and munition fabrication. (Image courtesy of Huntingt...

Defense Innovation Lab to support 3D printing technology development at R3 Printing

The Defense Innovation Lab (DiLab) will assist R3 Printing in the development of its additive manufacturing technology, getting it up to standard for use by the Department of Defense.

By TCT Team

/ 23 Jul 2019

The R3 Printer. The R3 Printer. - R3 Printing

3D Systems lands $15m contract to develop new metal 3D printer for US Army

3D Systems has secured a $15 million contract to develop a metal 3D printer that can produce large parts precisely and quickly by the Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory.

By TCT Team

/ 11 Jul 2019

3D Systems Army metal printer. 3D Systems’ new metal 3D printing technologies will impact key supply chains associated with long-range munitions, next-generation combat vehicles, heli...

AMNOW programme to accelerate 3D printing integration in U.S. Army Supply Chain

National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining, America Makes and Catalyst Connection announce new intiative to support adoption of additive in U.S. Army.

By TCT Team

/ 1 May 2019

AMNOW programme to accelerate 3D printing integration in U.S. Army Supply Chain

AMFG and LEO Lane combine software capabilities after partnership confirmed

AMFG and LEO Lane are to combine their software capabilities in a bid to offer file security and IP protection solutions to users of additive manufacturing technology.

By TCT Team

/ 4 Dec 2018