On-demand Manufacturing
Alstom, the world’s second-largest railway technology company, alongside 3D Spark, an innovator in B2B manufacturing and procurement software, signed a three-year extension of their partnership targeting on-demand spare parts. This…
April 6, 2024ProCloud3D offers secure, decentralized AM
According to RWTH Aachen University, in a German-Chinese project consortium, the Chair Digital Additive Production DAP at RWTH has developed the architecture for a secure cloud-based platform that enables the…
November 1, 2023Autentica Car Parts to offer 3D printed automobile components
Autentica Car Parts, a start-up located at Sci-Tech Daresbury, UK, is expected to introduce a revolutionary digital platform specifically designed for 3D printable automobile components – utilizing the blockchain and…
September 21, 2023Japanese military invests in WarpSPEE3D and XSPEE3D printers
SPEE3D has partnered with the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF) to introduce its innovative cold spray additive manufacturing (CSAM) technology to Japan. This contract with the Japan Ministry of Defence…
The Consortium for Additive Manufacturing Research and Education (CAMRE) at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), has reportedly achieved the first successful demonstration of in-flight 3D printing aboard a US Marine…
The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) has set up the first framework for additive manufacturing (AM), awarding industry contracts to five companies. This takes the first steps in exploring the…
April 5, 2023British Army to acquire XSPEE3D printer from SPEE3D
The British Army is reportedly expected to acquire SPEE3D’s cold-spray metal 3D printing technology to help develop the army’s unplanned repair capabilities. In addition to purchasing the XSPEE3D printer, the…
March 30, 2023Enhancing army readiness with additive manufacturing
The US Army highlighted the importance of readiness in its 2022 year-end review, emphasizing the need for continuous training and operational preparedness. Challenges to overall readiness include logistical limitations and…
March 10, 2023Snowbird Technologies to launch SAMMTech system in April
Snowbird Technologies will launch its patented Snowbird Additive Mobile Manufacturing Technology system (SAMMTech) at The Navy League’s 2023 Sea-Air-Space Show, this April. SAMMTech is reported to be the first of…
Stratasys has signed an agreement with Ricoh USA, Inc. to provide on-demand 3D printed anatomic models for clinical settings. Stratasys’ Patient-Specific 3D Solutions combines 3D printing technology from Stratasys, the…