[Photo: i.materialize] First we could print on paper, next came 3D-printed plastics, then food, a flute, and even a car! What’s next, titanium parts? Oh wait–it’s already here. The company ...

Lockheed is 3D printing titanum fuel tank for Lockheed Martin’s largest satellites. Using this manufacturing method, tank delivery time went down from two years to three months (nine times faster) and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A large titanium fuel tank produced via 3D printing has passed a ...

Doctor Lantieri does more than mend broken bones; he tries to help his patients look as close to normal as possible. In the past, he spent long hours in the operating room, opening hundreds upon ...

Additive manufacturing has proven its worth in the production of specialized designs and products, and now high-tech, high-value components are making it possible to demonstrate the potential for AM ...

Lockheed Martin is no stranger to 3D printing components, but now the company has created its largest piece to date – titanium domes to cap off satellite fuel tanks. Using additive manufacturing can ...

The FAA has finally approved the usage of structurally integral titanium aircraft parts that will be 3D printed in Norway by Norsk Titanium. This step is said to save millions in production costs. US ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. These cost savings are important for Boeing, which lost money on each 787 built until last year. This is quite ...

Here is some bright shining proof that big things are happening in the small satellite industry: A large titanium dome for fuel tanks that Lockheed Martin is using in a major U.S. satellite program.

Detroit-based TriTech is an experienced manufacturer of titanium parts for the commercial and industrial markets, including aerospace, marine, and automotive Ti64 is a popular material because of its ...

A team of scientists at the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH) has announced that a large titanium space fuel tank produced via 3D printing has passed a critical durability test. A ...