Supply Chain

Autonomous Resource Corporation & ORNL to support on-demand manufacture of mission-critical defence parts

The partnership will combine ORNL's computing and manufacturing capabilities with ARC's ARCNet distributed manufacturing platform.

By TCT Team

/ 28 Apr 2026

Autonomous Resource Corporation & ORNL to support on-demand manufacture of mission-critical defence parts

Rolls-Royce unveils new Additive Manufacturing Development Cell at Defence Assembly & Operations facility

Per Rolls-Royce, the machinery will play a 'critical role' in 'accelerating innovation, knowledge and skills' across the Global Combat Air Programme.

By Sam Davies

/ 27 Apr 2026

Rolls-Royce unveils new Additive Manufacturing Development Cell at Defence Assembly & Operations facility

Colibrium Additive secures $31 million NAVAIR contract

The contract covers a series of deliverables that are designed to bolster US Navy operational readiness.

By TCT Team

/ 22 Apr 2026

Colibrium Additive secures $31 million NAVAIR contract

Local parts inventory & refreshed maintenance program among several customer-focused updates at ExOne

“These updates are a direct response to recent customer feedback around domestic supply, expedited parts access, predictable pricing, and support they can count on.”

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Apr 2026

Local parts inventory & refreshed maintenance program among several customer-focused updates at ExOne

Poly Precision Technology joins ROBOZE Advanced Manufacturing network

PPT is set to use ROBOZE's additive manufacturing technologies to deliver high-performance components designed to replace metal in demanding applications.

By Sam Davies

/ 8 Apr 2026

Poly Precision Technology joins ROBOZE Advanced Manufacturing network

6K Additive breaks ground on HQ and manufacturing campus expansion

6K is adding alloy warehousing, ingot production, and pre- and post-processing production capacity.

By Sam Davies

/ 8 Apr 2026

6K Additive breaks ground on HQ and manufacturing campus expansion

6K Additive to convert domestic scrap into metal 3D printing powders via Defense Logistics Agency contract

The contract will run for an 18-month term and focus on Nickel, Titanium, Tungsten, and Niobium materials.

By Sam Davies

/ 6 Apr 2026

6K Additive to convert domestic scrap into metal 3D printing powders via Defense Logistics Agency contract

The additive differential: Learnings from the additive manufacture of a safety-critical part via Project TAMPA

NP Aerospace & Digital Manufacturing Centre provide insights into the production of a 90kg suspension & differential carrier.

By Sam Davies

/ 3 Apr 2026

The additive differential: Learnings from the additive manufacture of a safety-critical part via Project TAMPA

Supply chain is a battlefield

Saab and BAE Systems Hägglunds bring additive manufacturing to the battlefield.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 3 Apr 2026

Stratasys to support qualification & deployment of 3D printed parts across military platforms via US DOW contract

"Stratasys Direct already ships over 100,000 parts annually to the defence industry, and programs like JAMA will accelerate the qualification of parts so organisations can deploy them faster across operational platforms."

By Sam Davies

/ 30 Mar 2026

Stratasys to support qualification & deployment of 3D printed parts across military platforms via US DOW contract

#243 SecurePrint3D founder Ranjith Gopalakrishnan on building the infrastructure for distributed AM

SecurePrint3D was founded last year and is leveraging a patented hardware-enforced print authorisation technology.

By Sam Davies

/ 30 Mar 2026

#243 SecurePrint3D founder Ranjith Gopalakrishnan on building the infrastructure for distributed AM

Metalysis secures €1m ESA funding to scale sustainable titanium production

Titanium and its alloys are essential to the space and aerospace sectors due to its high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion-resistance and performance at extreme temperatures.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 11 Mar 2026

Metalysis secures €1m ESA funding to scale sustainable titanium production