Editor’s note: This is the first article in a two-part series exploring additive manufacturing. The Pentagon has poured unprecedented funds into additive manufacturing as a potential game-changer for ...

The armed services are increasingly turning to additive manufacturing – commonly known as 3D printing – to produce parts on demand, reduce costs, and boost readiness. For example, the Southeast ...

DEEP Manufacturing Limited, based in Bristol, UK, has been granted full Approval of Manufacture (AoM) from classification society DNV. The accreditation makes DEEP Manufacturing one of only a handful ...

Abstract: Laser-Based Direct Energy Deposition (DED-LB) is an additive manufacturing technique suited for repairing worn components or adding new features to existing parts. In DED-LB a high-power ...

Global dynamics, faster product cycles, and increasingly complex systems are stretching traditional design and validation methods. Additive Manufacturing in 2026: From Promise to Practicality ...

We provide expertise in material development and customization, design optimization, production, and characterization of metal and polymer parts made via additive manufacturing. APL engineers and ...

Additive manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, is revolutionising various industries, including the nuclear sector. It supports digital design and computer-controlled manufacturing of ...

For decades, metal additive manufacturing (AM) has promised to revolutionize aerospace by offering lighter, more complex, and faster-to-produce components. But for much of its history, AM in the space ...

Over the past decade, additive manufacturing has emerged as a disruptive force in advanced defense manufacturing. However, skepticism about its reliability — particularly for building crucial military ...