Metals - TCT Magazine (Page 3)

Skyrora completes static hot-fire test of scaled-down Skyrora XL orbital launch vehicle

Skyrora built the test vehicle to validate subsystems and components similar to those that will be used in the full-scale Skyrora XL vehicle.

By Sam Davies

/ 30 Sep 2026

Skyrora completes static hot-fire test of scaled-down Skyrora XL orbital launch vehicle

ORNL & Boeing produce 2-ton Stamp Form Die mould with WAAM 3D printing

Measuring 6 feet by 4 feet and printed in steel, the SFD mould will be used by Boeing to contribute to NASA's Hi-Rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing (HiCAM) project.

By Sam Davies

/ 29 Sep 2026

ORNL & Boeing produce 2-ton Stamp Form Die mould with WAAM 3D printing

Velo3D appoints Vic Fryzel as VP of Technology & Robert Purnell as Senior Director of Operations

Together, Velo3D says the new recruits will strengthen the technology and operational leadership supporting production at Forge 1, Velo3D's Livermore Production Campus in California.

By Sam Davies

/ 28 Sep 2026

Velo3D appoints Vic Fryzel as VP of Technology & Robert Purnell as Senior Director of Operations

ISS research effort to explore role of non-gravitational transport phenomena on the melting dynamics of 3D printed metal particles

It is one of two research efforts commissioned by the partnering organisations, with the other conducting an experimental study of slip ratio in microgravity in two-phase flows.

By TCT Team

/ 28 Sep 2026

ISS research effort to explore role of non-gravitational transport phenomena on the melting dynamics of 3D printed metal particles

#256 Fastech CEO Alan Pearce: 'The demand signal is outweighing the fear around DED 3D printing.'

Barnes joins the podcast to discuss the advantages of its non-thermal powder production process, the expansion of its materials portfolio, and how it will navigate its short-term growth plans.

By Sam Davies

/ 28 Sep 2026

#256 Fastech CEO Alan Pearce: 'The demand signal is outweighing the fear around DED 3D printing.'

AEVEX announces modular Specter variant under development with Divergent technology

“Specter is designed to evolve with mission demands, payload technologies, and manufacturing advances over time.”

By TCT Team

/ 24 Sep 2026

AEVEX announces modular Specter variant under development with Divergent technology

Addireen unveils updated XH-M350G-2HR metal 3D printing system

The company has also launched its AddireenNow automated quotation platform.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Sep 2026

Addireen unveils updated XH-M350G-2HR metal 3D printing system

Velo3D announces participation in US Government-Industry Data Exchange Program

GIDEP is a cooperative information-sharing program between the US government and industry that provides participating organisations access to critical technical, quality, reliability and supply-chain information.

By Sam Davies

/ 17 Sep 2026

Velo3D announces participation in US Government-Industry Data Exchange Program

KONGSBERG purchases multi-laser metal 3D printers from EOS & AMCM

The company has installed the machines as part of an acceleration of its metal additive manufacturing adoption across defence and security programs.

By Sam Davies

/ 17 Sep 2026

KONGSBERG purchases multi-laser metal 3D printers from EOS & AMCM

Specter Aerospace & VulcanForms to additively manufacture airbreathing hypersonic munitions

The companies will set about developing a nationwide site evaluation for the future production facility.

By Sam Davies

/ 16 Sep 2026

Specter Aerospace & VulcanForms to additively manufacture airbreathing hypersonic munitions

New propulsion systems and turbojet engines reach production in months versus years under MOD project

"Taking a jet engine from concept to flight-ready in just a matter of months shows how defence and industry can work together to deliver capabilities at the speed required by today’s world."

By Laura Griffiths

/ 15 Sep 2026

New propulsion systems and turbojet engines reach production in months versus years under MOD project

AMCM optimises AM thermal management and build strategies with PanOptimization integration

"AM is moving into a phase where simulation has to become a standard part of the manufacturing process."

By Laura Griffiths

/ 15 Sep 2026

AMCM optimises AM thermal management and build strategies with PanOptimization integration