The first two phases will focus on advancing the adoption of Constellium’s Aheadd CP1 Aluminum alloy, which is thought to be well-suited to 3D printing thermal management and heat exchanger components.
University researchers will work with the U.S. Army through the DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center and the Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center to develop industrial processes for implementing AM at scale.
The collaboration will focus on the early stages of the development process, with Velo3D tasked with optimising military weapons components for additive manufacturing.
The metal additive manufacturing company says Cooper, a retired Green Beret with over 25 years of service in the U.S. Army, will be responsible for expanding its presence in the defense and aerospace industries.
Their new agreement replaces their previously agreed Turkish joint venture agreement and establishes a United States framework to leverage Titomic Kinetic Fusion cold spray technology in REPKON USA’s existing and growing product lines.
This inspection solution, which uses structured light technology to provide real-time deposit inspection, is said to focus on real-time defect detection, surface flatness measurement, and process optimisation.
Featuring tunable parameters for a wide range of applications, Equispheres NExP-1 powder will be leveraged for field operations to achieve 'rapid build speeds, exceptional part quality and repeatability in onsite production.'
The document, published on Friday, emphasises how 3D printing technologies can be used to boost supply chain resilience through decentralised manufacturing, increase speed of response, shorten lead times, and combat part obsolescence.
These new AIS (advanced industrial solution) materials were rigorously qualified in collaboration with the likes of Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Blue Origin, Raytheon and BAE.
