Defence & Security - TCT Magazine (Page 4)

USS Theodore Roosevelt deploys ADDiTEC HYBRiD-X system in Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026

It represents the first time a containerised manufacturing platform able to produce and repair critical metal components has been deployed aboard a US Navy aircraft carrier.

By Sam Davies

/ 22 Jul 2026

USS Theodore Roosevelt deploys ADDiTEC HYBRiD-X system in Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026

Pratt & Whitney and GKN Aerospace to 3D print large-scale F135 engine case

"This initiative reflects our ambition to further develop and industrialise additive technologies for demanding aerospace applications.”

By Laura Griffiths

/ 21 Jul 2026

Pratt & Whitney and GKN Aerospace to 3D print large-scale F135 engine case

Application spotlight: 6-metre RHIB hull 3D-printed on demand could save weeks in supply chain lead time

Voltage Vessels proposes a distributed manufacturing approach to RHIB manufacture.

By TCT Team

/ 10 Jul 2026

Application spotlight: 6-metre RHIB hull 3D-printed on demand could save weeks in supply chain lead time

Massivit opens facility in Barcelona to support RapidWings platform

RapidWings is based on Massivit's proprietary Cast-In-Motion (CIM) technology and is designed to speed up production lead times for composite tooling.

By Sam Davies

/ 8 Jul 2026

Massivit opens facility in Barcelona to support RapidWings platform

Venus Aerospace raises $91m to fund development & production of 3D printing-enabled high-thrust rocket engine

Last year, the company completed what Venus believes was the world’s first successful flight test of an RDRE engine.

By Sam Davies

/ 8 Jul 2026

Venus Aerospace raises $91m to fund development & production of 3D printing-enabled high-thrust rocket engine

Beehive Industries purchases two Nikon SLM Solutions NXG 600E metal additive manufacturing systems

It follows Beehive's recent $50m investment in 30 EOS metal AM machines.

By Sam Davies

/ 8 Jul 2026

Beehive Industries purchases two Nikon SLM Solutions NXG 600E metal additive manufacturing systems

ASTM publishes guide on certifying 3D printed parts for defence

"This guide gives manufacturers and authorities across the global defence community a shared, criticality-based reference point."

By Laura Griffiths

/ 6 Jul 2026

ASTM publishes guide on certifying 3D printed parts for defence

Framatome opens new additive manufacturing centre to support nuclear & defence projects

The facility leverages wire-arc additive manufacturing and laser powder bed fusion technology.

By Sam Davies

/ 6 Jul 2026

Framatome opens new additive manufacturing centre to support nuclear & defence projects

Application spotlight: In-house 3D printing enables design flexibility & cost savings for Challenger 3 battle tank air ducting

RBSL deployed a miniFactory Ignite material extrusion system to produce the Crew Temperature Control System parts.

By Sam Davies

/ 3 Jul 2026

Application spotlight: In-house 3D printing enables design flexibility & cost savings for Challenger 3 battle tank air ducting

Beehive Industries acquires two machine shops

"This acquisition gives us immediate precision machining capability, proven talent, and the operational experience to scale with confidence, at the speed the modern warfighter demands."

By Laura Griffiths

/ 3 Jul 2026