This article originally appeared in the Oct. 22, 2018 issue of SpaceNews magazine. Space system engineers, who once saw additive manufacturing as a way to trim the size and weight of conventional ...

Fabrication of large aerostructures using composite materials typically requires a mold made with a metallic material with a low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) so as to minimize distortion of ...

In the early 1980s, machine tool builders added milling spindles to turning machines, and Multi-Tasking was born. Within a decade, the concept quickly progressed to machines that not only combined ...

The software that supports additive manufacturing is a vital part of the 3D printing process—arguably as important as the 3D printer itself. Computer-aided design, manufacturing and engineering ...

The large-format printer will be configured for Aheadd CP1, supports the continued development of critical defense-related high-critical programs and opportunities initiated by Velo3D The new Velo3D ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Optomec Inc., a leader in production solutions for Metal Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printed Electronics, will showcase two new Additive Manufacturing machines at ...

The digital manufacturing service provider has teamed with GE Additive to add its X Line large format 3D printer to its equipment portfolio MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Digital manufacturing leader ...

Through the latest financing initiative from GE, manufacturing companies will now have more ways to access transformative 3D printing technology, spurring growth in several critical industrial markets ...

Following a recent CompositesWorld digital demo featuring large-scale additive manufacturing (LSAM) specialist Thermwood Corp. (Dale, Ind., U.S.), Ken Susnjara, CEO of Thermwood, shared with CW some ...

Aidro successfully redesigned hydraulic manifolds with additive manufacturing methods for agricultural machines. The partnership between Aidro and Desktop Metal will amplify high-volume production of ...

Velo3D, a maker of additive manufacturing machinery for SpaceX and other aerospace and defense customers, has ousted its founding chief executive, is searching for a new one, and is considering a sale ...

If you’ve avoided thinking about additive manufacturing for fear of fixing what isn’t broken, you’re not wrong. Additive opens up an entirely new realm of possibilities and, depending on your point of ...