Defence & Security - TCT (Page 5)

Continuous Composites developing finite element analysis tool via US Air Force contract

The new tool will be be integrated into CF3D Studio and, the partners hope, enable the prediction of material properties and performance before physical testing begins.

By Sam Davies

/ 13 Aug 2025

Heat map showing stress and strain distribution across the geometry under the applied load. - Continuous Composites

RAF installs first 3D printed replacement part on Typhoon fighter jet

Wayland Additive’s Calibur3 metal additive manufacturing system has been leveraged to produce a temporary replacement part for the pylon assembly. The pylon assembly connects weapons systems to the aircraft’s wing.

By Sam Davies

/ 11 Aug 2025

** Pictured here is the fitting of the first 3D printed part on a Typhoon. The Anti-Yaw Spigot repair piece was fitted onto Typhoon ZK309. - RAF

America Makes launches $1.7m project call to drive standardisation and qualification of AM for defence

The open project call, Joint Additive Qualification for Sustainment – Supplier Qualification (JAQS-SQ) – Group 1, is being funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Manufacturing Technology Office (OSD ManTech).

By TCT Team

/ 5 Aug 2025

Phase3D's Fringe Inspection software now supports Renishaw RenAM 500 metal additive manufacturing systems

The new Fringe Inspection 500 Kit has been developed in partnership with HRL Laboratories, a materials science and additive manufacturing research institution, to directly support the DARPA SURGE initiative.

By Sam Davies

/ 30 Jul 2025

Authentise & Kform launch first operational implementation of Continuous Hardware Ops delivery model

CHOPS, according to the partners, breaks from 'outdated, siloed, linear engineering methods' and replaces them with a 'live, contextual, and fully traceable loop' from concept through manufacturing.

By Sam Davies

/ 28 Jul 2025

Ursa Major to deploy Dyndrite LPBF Pro software to support metal additive manufacturing activity

A six-month technical evaluation of Dyndrite LPBF Pro is said to have delivered a better performance than Ursa Major's existing toolset, with the company now integrating the solution as the 'core software of its additive strategy.'

By Sam Davies

/ 24 Jul 2025

Firestorm Labs raises $47m Series A round; Lockheed Martin Ventures invests again

Harnessing this investment, Firestorm Labs intends to advance its additive manufacturing platform with the addition of more engineers, a larger production facility and an expansion of its partnership program.

By Sam Davies

/ 18 Jul 2025

Continuous Composites secures U.S. Air Force funding to validate materials for Continuous Fiber technology

The multi-million-dollar funding is split into two phases, focused initially on establishing baseline material properties and performance validation, followed by expansion to full-scale component production and testing.

By TCT Team

/ 15 Jul 2025

Firestorm Labs secures exclusive distribution rights of HP's Multi Jet Fusion technology in mobile and field-deployable environments

Securing exclusive distribution rights for this market, Firestorm Labs believes the deal will mark a 'major leap forward' in how commercial, humanitarian, and medical sectors respond to 'urgent, on-the-ground needs.'

By Sam Davies

/ 2 Jul 2025

ASTM International to develop manufacturing training programs for needs of DoD with Nikon Advanced Manufacturing

The two organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and will work together on a series of strategic initiatives, of which the co-development of comprehensive education, training and personnel certification is considered the priority.

By Sam Davies

/ 24 Jun 2025

Nikon SLM Solutions to support ArianeGroup's production of large-scale components

Deploying Nikon SLM's metal powder bed fusion technology, ArianeGroup expects to set a new benchmark in the aerospace and defence sectors by tackling the production of components over 1 cubic metre using metal additive manufacturing.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Jun 2025

Ameresco & US Army to demonstrate potential of 3D printing for large-scale energy efficient upgrades

Aiming to provide a model for military and federal building retrofits, energy solutions provider Ameresco will work with the US Army to improve building insulation and energy performance through a 'state-of-the-art 3D fabrication process.'

By Sam Davies

/ 19 Jun 2025