Unmanned Technologies Increase Risk of Mass Destruction Weapons
Fears from the use of weapons of mass destruction by terrorists have risen following the United Nations' deputy chief warning issued recently. These could...
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Like an Arcade Game—But on the Battlefield
As unmanned aircraft become central to modern combat, another challenge is emerging: what happens after a drone goes down. Crashed systems can contain sensitive...
Military Barracks to Be Constructed by Giant 3D Printers
US service members who might use new technologies during deployments are given the opportunity to test them and have input before the technology is...
No Longer Just on TV: A Robotic Hand That Expands Access...
One of the persistent limitations of robotic manipulation is reach. Even highly dexterous robotic arms are constrained by their fixed mounting points, forcing complex...
3D printing At The Heart Of Sea
The 3D printing industry may not exist for very long but the speed in which it is progressing is staggering and from printing objects...
A Robot That Moves Without Motors? This One Does
Soft robots are often seen as a promising solution for operating in delicate or constrained environments, but they come with a key limitation: movement....
Would 3-D Printed Drone Replace the Raven?
A new technology will make drone manufacture much cheaper and more efficient. That’s the vision behind a new drone program, from NexLog, the US...
3D Printing Technology Recruited for New Mission
3D printing, or additive manufacturing, is becoming more and more prevalent in the military maintenance and logistics fields. The technology will soon be used...
Revolutionary Soft Battery Could Reshape Future Electronics
Researchers at Linköping University have unveiled a groundbreaking development in battery technology—a soft, fluid-based battery that can be molded into any shape, opening up...
Giant 3D Printer Under Development
Additive manufacturing — also known as 3D printing — has been in development for decades and the U.S. military branches and the defense industrial...
3-D Printer Plastic Firearm Confiscated in Airport
Airport screening agents at Reno’s International Airport in Nevada confiscated a plastic handgun produced with by a 3-D printer from a man’s carry-on luggage....
3D Printers Need Limitation
All sorts of new cyberattacks have been rising in popularity over the last few years. Due to the rise in attacks on 3D printers,...
3D Printing – UAV’s Now No Further Than a Click Away
The Military is no stranger to 3D printing, and so far we’ve seen this demonstrated in concepts for body armor and using the technology...
MIT’s New Robot Can Walk Out Of 3D Printer
In a world-first, MIT has 3D printed robots: solids, liquids, hydraulics, and all. This impressive success could hasten the age of affordable robotics, as...
Construction Drones: Flying Robots Could Build Skyscrapers
Researchers from the UK have proposed a groundbreaking idea where flying robots could be used to construct skyscrapers. This concept is built on an...
Carbon-Capturing 3D Concrete Printing Technology Enhances Strength Significantly
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore have introduced a groundbreaking 3D concrete printing method that captures and stores carbon dioxide (CO₂), offering a...
Print Smarter, Not Harder: Open-Source Multi-Material 3D Printing
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...
Airbus’ New 3D Printed Plane
Airbus has just unveiled a revolutionary new 3D printed plane. While this aircraft is not full-scale, it’s a gigantic milestone in aero manufacturing. This...
Sensors to Detect Aircraft Damage as It Occurs
The detection of aircraft damage at a late stage might cost huge resources and even lives. Researchers with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) and...
New Titanium Alloy Promises Stronger, Cheaper 3D-Printed Components
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...
3D Printing can Bridge the Gap
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...
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Autonomous Ground Vehicles Are Heading to the Front Lines
Keeping frontline units supplied has always been one of the most dangerous tasks in military operations. Vehicles carrying ammunition, equipment, and spare parts often...
