British aerospace firm BAE Systems is producing a supersonic demonstrator to support the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).  The piloted aircraft prototype will be used to test a slew of new technologies, including stealth-compatible features. Set to be the first UK combat air demonstrator in 40 years, these tests will support the development of the ..read more

Want to help select the winners of the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards? Join the Expert Committee today.   Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH, the event organizer of the Formnext 3D printing trade show, has revamped the format of the Formnext Awards.  Formnext 2024, the upcoming installment of the additive manufacturing expo, will see awards presented ..read more

The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQC) has granted A3D Manufacturing AS9100 certification.  This qualified assurance confirms that the manufacturing as a service (MaaS) company’s additive manufacturing technologies, processes and 3D printed parts align with IAQC’s stringent quality and safety standards.  According to A3D, AS9100 certification will give customers greater confidence that their 3D printed components ..read more

Join the Expert Committee for the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards to help select the winners! Fast food giant McDonald’s has partnered with Philips MyCreation, a division of Philips, to implement a novel lighting design concept using 3D printing. The plan is to install custom 3D printed light fixtures in all 38,000 McDonald’s locations, featuring unique embossed ..read more

Researchers from the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) have 3D printed a 100 m2, low-carbon emissions building prototype using a Crane WASP 3D printer.  This is the latest eco-friendly structure to be fabricated for the 3D Printed Earth Forest Campus (TOVA) in Collserola Natural Park (Barcelona). The IAAC team used local soil and ..read more

Metal additive manufacturing company Rosotics has launched the Halo “supercreator,” a new large-format metal 3D printer targeting aerospace, naval, and defense applications.    The term “supercreator” was coined by the company. It denotes a machine that is in direct electrical interface with materials science using adaptive code.  The Halo employs a multi-phase electromagnetic process in place ..read more

Join the Expert Committee for the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards to help select the winners! Texas-based construction 3D printing firm ICON has announced a new housing development in Wimberley Springs. Located 40 miles south of Austin, the development includes eight single-family homes designed using ICON’s digital architecture catalog. Ranging from 2,800 to 4,000 sq. ft. and ..read more

Join the Expert Committee for the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards to help select the winners! Slant Concepts spinoff Slant 3D has updated its 3D Printing API, with new filament options offering improved user experience and operational efficiency. The update adds new filament options, such as Matte Black PLA, Red and Yellow Regular PLA, and Lunar Simulant ..read more

Energy services provider RusselSmith has partnered with Australian metal 3D printer manufacturer SPEE3D to introduce its cold spray additive manufacturing (CSAM) technology to West Africa.   The agreement will see RusselSmith become a regional partner and reseller for SPEE3D’s metal 3D printers. It will deploy, train, sell, and support customers in the region’s oil and gas ..read more

Aerospace manufacturer GE Aerospace has successfully demonstrated a new hypersonic dual-mode ramjet engine.  According to the company, the new ramjet could unlock high-speed flight and extended range across various multi-mission aircraft.  Following testing in the clean air, continuous flow, high-speed propulsion testing facility in Evendale, OH, the hypersonic engine reportedly exceeded performance expectations. It demonstrated ..read more