The goal was to find innovative ways to build military installations in remote cold regions.
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3D Printing’s Pivotal Role in Strengthening National Defense
Charles R. Goulding and Jacob Nolan discuss the US Department of Defense’s strategic integration of 3D printing.
US Department of Defense Selects Meltio as Key Partner in 3D Printing
Meltio has been selected by the US Department of Defense as a strategic partner.
Sikorsky’s $2.3 Billion Helicopter Contract and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding looks at how 3D printing technology could fit into a major helicopter renewal contract.
General Dynamics, Patriotism And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider patriotic implications of 3D printing in defense applications.
US Army To Build World’s Largest Metal 3D Printer
The US army has awarded a contract to a group to construct what will likely be the largest metal 3D printer ever built.
Black Hawk Twinned
Digital twin creation of the US Army’s Black Hawk helicopters will bring new life into the out-of-production aircraft.
The Strength Of 3D Printed Electronics Webinar
Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman review a recent webinar discussing the 3D printing of electronics.
The Collaboration We Need: Consortium Propels 3D Printed COVID-19 Test Swabs
With so many 3D printing efforts arising to fight the pandemic, it takes a lot for a new solution to stand out. This is that story.
Ruggedized Bioprinter Proves Itself
Biofabrication gets a boost with a successful pilot program in an austere environment.
Developing The “Largest, Fastest, Most Precise” Metal 3D Printer
3D Systems and the US Army have signed a $15 million contract to develop the “largest, fastest, most precise” metal 3D printer yet.
AMNOW: New Program Supports 3D Printing in US Army Supply Chain
A new program is launching to further the integration of additive manufacturing in the supply chain for the US Army.
Look Who’s Patented 3D Printable Concrete
We were directed to a patent describing a composition for 3D printable concrete. This would certainly be a very useful capability, as the many attempts at 3D printed buildings using concrete extruders have had mixed success. However, most, if not all, of them have been using standard concrete materials. We know from experience with thermoplastic… Continue reading Look Who’s Patented 3D Printable Concrete