Aerospace firm Aerojet Rocketdyne has been awarded a $22 million contract by the US Department of Defense (DoD) Manufacturing Technology Program to 3D print a prototype hypersonic propulsion system.&n…
British Army 3D printing spare parts in the field for the first time at Ex Steadfast Defender
The British Army is 3D printing spare parts in the field for the first time. Metal and polymer 3D printers are currently being used near the frontline at Steadfast Defender, NATO’s largest military ex…
Ursa Major 3D printing new solid rocket motors to power US Navy missiles
Rocket engine manufacturer Ursa Major has signed a contract with the US Navy to design, 3D print and hot-fire test a prototype solid rocket motor (SRM) for the Standard Missile (SM) program. The c…
3D Printing Industry Review of the Year: October 2023
October 2023’s 3D printing news saw a number of novel applications within the fashion industry, with the launch of two new 3D printed footwear products. The personalized healthcare sector also continu…
Amentum secures $4.6B contract from US Air Force to modernize supply chain and procurement
US based government and commercial services contractor Amentum has been awarded a $4.6 billion indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract by the US Air Force (USAF) Security Assistance an…
Auburn University awarded $4.3 million to help US Army build future combat readiness
The National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME) at Auburn University has received a new $4.3 million grant from the US Army to help build the future of US combat readiness. With the …
3D printing industry news SLICED: Materialise, Airbus, Sigma Labs, Xerox, Wordle and more
In this edition of Sliced, the 3D Printing Industry news digest, we cover the latest business developments, partnerships, and acquisitions in the additive manufacturing sector. Today’s edition feature…
SLM Solutions, Viaccess-Orca and ShipParts.com enable secure cloud-to-print AM
3D printer manufacturer SLM Solutions has partnered with OTT and TV platform specialist Viaccess-Orca and ShipParts.com, a provider of digital services to maritime supply chains, to enable secure dire…
DARPA invites project proposals for new edible 3D printed food products
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has issued a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) opportunity inviting proposals for a new edible 3D printing material. Dubbed the Innovative…
US DoD accelerates hypersonic technology research with R&D awards totaling $25.5M
The 2021 3D Printing Industry Awards shortlists are now open for voting until the 20th of October. Cast your votes here. The US Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded 18 university-led projects a tot…