3D printing

The US Armed Forces have been using 3D printing technologies more and more often. They have been manufacturing 3D printed grenade launchers called RAMBO,...

Emerging technologies could facilitate the production and use of biological weapons. Advances in 3D printing, artificial intelligence and robotics could increase the possibilities for...

3D printers have been used to create a wide range of things, from robots to prosthetic arms. Now the U.S. Marines have used the...

US service members who might use new technologies during deployments are given the opportunity to test them and have input before the technology is...

The adoption of blockchain technology - decentralized ledgers, smart contracts - is gaining traction across many different sectors. It is inevitable that military organizations...

Ceramic body armor provides great protection but can also be difficult to manufacture, notably in combining materials to create a strong composite. Ceramic armor...

3D printing entails many advantages for industries such as in the defense field. Mainly, it can simplify logistics, because military units can transport just...

Robots using wheels, tracks, or legs each have their own advantages and disadvantages. Wheel robots, for example, are able to run speedily and efficiently...

Soft robotic capabilities and manufacturing at the point of need are among the US Army's top research priorities. Newly-developed 3-D printed robotic structures can...

South Korea is expanding its logistical support capabilities and efficiency through the application of advanced technologies. The Defense Ministry plans to capitalize on big...

In many instances, military forces have to cope with situations whereas an urgently needed spare part is not available on site and it would...

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Today, 3-D printing generates parts used in ships, planes, vehicles and spacecraft. However, high-value and intricate parts sometimes require constant monitoring by expert specialists...

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

Small tactical drones have become essential tools on the modern battlefield, but they often come with trade-offs. Many systems are either too expensive to...

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh made a major breakthrough by 3D printing artificial blood vessels – innovative gel-like tubes that are very similar...

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 the University of Tartu in Estonia have developed a revolutionary robot capable of "spinning" its own physical components in real-time, a concept...

Small flying robots face a persistent tradeoff between endurance and complexity. Flapping-wing designs can generate thrust but consume energy quickly, while fixed-wing platforms struggle...

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

Robotic systems designed for remote or extreme environments face a consistent limitation: power. Movement alone can consume a significant portion of a robot’s energy,...