3D printing

Building an aircraft that can fly several times faster than sound has always been one of aviation’s hardest engineering challenges. At hypersonic speeds, temperatures...

Supplying troops or rescue teams with the exact parts they need, exactly when they need them, has long been a logistical challenge. Damaged components,...

Researchers have developed a new approach to robotic mapping that could help autonomous systems operate in unstable or cluttered environments, such as collapsed buildings...

3D printing is often celebrated for its ability to produce toys, tools, and prototypes quickly, but the technology can also be exploited for illegal...

A new 3D-printed metal material designed to twist on impact could pave the way for next-generation crash protection in vehicles and aircraft. The innovation,...

A new type of 3D-printed antenna could transform how vehicles, drones, and wearable devices maintain wireless communication while in motion. Developed by researchers at...

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new type of magnetic actuator that is thinner, more flexible, and more efficient than previous...

A new open-source software package is opening up advanced multi-material 3D printing to a wider range of users. Developed by researchers at the University...

Researchers at EPFL have developed a novel 3D printing process that allows for the creation of dense and complex metal and ceramic architectures, opening...

A new propulsion development effort focused on solid rocket motors with extended range capabilities is moving forward in the United States, following the award...

Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) have developed a new type of solid oxide fuel cell that significantly reduces weight and complexity,...

The U.S. Army is shifting its approach to battlefield logistics by expanding the use of 3D printing for rapid equipment repair. Under a new...

Firehawk Aerospace, a Texas-based innovator in advanced rocket propulsion technology, has successfully completed its first flight test of a 3D-printed hybrid rocket engine system....

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) Researchers have developed a titanium alloy specifically designed for 3D printing, addressing two long-standing challenges: high material costs and...

Researchers have developed a novel method for embedding traceable data directly into 3D-printed parts, a development aimed at curbing the misuse of additive manufacturing...

The U.S. Navy is exploring the future of battlefield logistics through advanced 3D printing technology that allows for the on-site creation of critical parts....

A recent milestone in additive manufacturing was achieved by researchers at the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH): a large titanium space fuel tank,...

A new research effort is offering a clearer picture of how lightweight 3D-printed components perform under stress, with the potential to improve reliability and...

A new 3D printer developed by MIT's researchers is offering a novel solution to tackle food waste by converting scraps into functional objects. The...

A new hybrid drone developed by engineering students at Aalborg University in Denmark demonstrates a rare and fluid transition between flight and underwater navigation—showing...

A new 3D printing technique developed by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin could change how engineers and designers manufacture complex objects...

A major leap in photonic technology may soon transform how and where we manufacture 3D objects. Researchers at MIT have unveiled a small photonic...