3D printing

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...

In most emergency situations having good and reliable situational awareness is the difference between a successful and unsuccessful operation for first responders. In almost...

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...

Modern air forces are under growing pressure to adapt quickly to a battlefield where unmanned systems evolve faster than traditional procurement cycles. Commercial drones...

Replacement parts for military systems are usually ordered from warehouses thousands of miles away from the troops, only to wait weeks for them to...

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...

Materials that can perform under high pressure, high-temperature environments are needed for automotive, aerospace, defense, and space applications.  Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) researchers have...

Modern warships are designed for prolonged voyages, carrying enough supplies to sustain crew for extended periods of time and enough spare parts to fix...

In a breakthrough that merges traditional ceramics with cutting-edge technology, researchers at Empa’s Laboratory for High-Performance Ceramics are reshaping the future of robotics and...

Propulsion manufacturer Ursa Major announced its innovative 3D printing process for solid rocket parts, which is expected to make production cheaper and faster. The...

Robotic fabrication has traditionally required specialized skills, detailed digital designs, and lengthy production times. In most environments—industrial, commercial, or operational—this limits how quickly custom...

It can often take weeks to months to manufacture and airlift organic pharmaceuticals and protein therapeutics to battlefield frontlines, meaning that critical medical supplies...

We are delighted to invite ground-breaking startups developing disruptive solutions in the security, defense and HLS fields to take part in the prestigious iHLS...

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

Robots have long struggled outside carefully controlled environments. While factory automation excels at repetitive, predefined tasks, even small changes in lighting, object position, or...

Can you build an army base barracks out of concrete in less than two days? The US Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) accomplished the...

Reaching the stars has never been this speedy- Rocket Lab USA, Inc., a global launch services and space systems provider, is making moves about...

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...

Modern military and civilian communications environments are becoming increasingly crowded. Drones, radios, sensors, satellites, electronic warfare systems, and wireless networks all compete for space...

Scottish researchers have developed an ultrasound sensor that is able to detect cracks and faults in buildings and facilities, such as oil pipelines and...

Supplying electricity on the modern battlefield is becoming almost as important as delivering fuel or ammunition. Military units now rely on drones, electronic warfare...

Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) have developed a cutting-edge soft joint model that promises to significantly enhance the versatility, robustness, and...