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Ineffective Investment
The German Military Is Wasting Millions on 3D Printers

A German government report says the military doesn't have spare part design data or manufacturing rights, but is buying 3D printers anyway.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 8, 2025
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Unleash the Additive Arsenal
U.S. Army’s New Right-to-Repair Mandate Could Ignite Demand for 3D Printed Spare Parts

The U.S. military's growing additive manufacturing capability may soon be put into action producing myriad spare parts to boost force readiness.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 6, 2025
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To Print and Protect
3D Printing Better Body Armor

Belfast start-up Vikela is reimagining body armor with 3D printing to create customizable, lightweight, and versatile protection.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 28, 2025
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Better Than Foam
Armed for Innovation: Fortifying Tactical Helmets with 3D Printing

Start-ups aim to improve safety and comfort for soldiers with 3D printed helmet padding technology.

by Carolyn Schwaar Mar 20, 2024
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The Means of Production
American Manufacturers: Buy a 3D Printer or a 3D Printing Company?

U.S.-based space manufacture Momentus opted not to just buy 3D printers from Velo3D, it saw a much bigger opportunity.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 17, 2025
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Industry Analysis
How to Sell 3D Printers & Printed Parts to the US Military

New industry analysis aims to provide a road map to getting in on the surging spend on additive manufacturing.

by All3DP Mar 11, 2024
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Lighter, Better, Faster
GE Catalyst Turboprop Engine with 3D Printed Parts Gets FAA Certification

GE greenlights for production a game-changing engine with multiple 3D printed parts contributing to best-in-class performance.

by Carolyn Schwaar Mar 3, 2025
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Battlefield Tested
Militaries Worldwide Leverage 3D Printing to Enhance Readiness, Enable Repairs

From frontline replacement parts to quick-build bunkers, the military relies on 3D printing to get the job done faster, better, and anywhere.

Apr 14, 2023
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Flying High
Aerospace Industry’s Demand for 3D Printing Valued at $1.6 Billion

New research by VoxelMatters reveals the aerospace industry invested heavily in 3D printing tech and services in 2023 with demand set to increase to $20.5 billion by 2033.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 29, 2024
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Certified to Sail
Navy Aircraft Carrier Outfitted with Huge Metal 3D Printed Valve

Metal 3D printing is redefining the fundamentals of shipbuilding as more parts are certified for installation onto critical Navy vessels.

by Carolyn Schwaar Mar 6, 2025
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Faster than a Speeding Bullet
3D Printed Rocket Engine Goes Hypersonic Over the Pacific

Ursa Major's 3D printed Hadley engine powered a new test vehicle aimed at helping the US military develop hypersonic capabilities faster.

by Carolyn Schwaar Mar 12, 2024
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Enlisting Additive
How 3D Printers Save the US Coast Guard Time, Money

Experiencing delays in replacement parts or challenges due to discontinued critical components? Follow the example of the US Coast Guard.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 14, 2024
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Parts On-Demand
Repair Anywhere with Mobile Metal 3D Printing

A new tactical-model, container-size metal 3D printer is ready to deploy anywhere and 3D print critical metal parts in a matter of hours.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 6, 2022
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Big Savers!
US Marines Saved $70,000 by 3D Printing Small F-35 Aircraft Component

A team of US Marines in Maryland were tasked with finding a landing gear component that attached to the door of a F-35 stealth fighter aircraft. By using 3D modeling and printing, they were able to replicate the component for just 9 cents.

by Hanna Watkin Aug 23, 2018
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Open Source Corps
US Marines Receive Intensive Training to Use LulzBot 3D Printers

Training company Building Momentum are using LulzBot 3D printers to train the US Marines in creative problem solving and innovation.

by Bulent Yusuf May 15, 2018
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All Hands on Deck
US Navy Awards GE $9 Million Contract for 3D Printing Research

GE awarded $9 million contract by US Navy to develop framework to rapidly 3D print replacement parts for ships, aircraft, and other critical military assets. The focus of the research is 3D printing with metal.

by Bulent Yusuf May 5, 2018
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Mission Accomplished
U.S. Army and Marine Corps Partner to Test 3D Printed Drone Parts

The U.S. Army and Marines collaborate on a test project that would let soldiers 3D print drone parts on the spot with a tablet-based catalog.

by Tyler Koslow Dec 19, 2017
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Lost at Sea?
Royal Navy Test Launches 3D Printed Drone At Sea

In a collaboration between the Royal Navy and Southampton University, a 3D printed drone was launched by a modern warship already at sea.

by Victor Anusci Aug 2, 2015
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