British aerospace firm BAE Systems is producing a supersonic demonstrator to support the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). The piloted aircraft prototype will be used to test a slew of new tec…
3D Printing Industry Review of the Year: December 2023
As 2023 came to a close, 3D printing news saw developments in a range of verticals. The Defense industry continued to leverage additive manufacturing, which is set to enable a record turnaround for th…
Global Combat Air Programme: Stealth fighter jet enabled by Additive Manufacturing?
The UK has signed an international treaty with Japan and Italy to develop a new stealth fighter jet, marking a key development in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), and will see the UK host the g…
BigRep on track for public listing via SPAC
German large-format 3D printer manufacturer BigRep has announced a non-binding letter of intent (LoI) with SMG Technology Acceleration, a Luxembourg special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). This ne…
DSEI 2023: Missiles, Lasers, and AI: The Vanguard of Aerial Defense
DSEI (Defense & Security Equipment International) is a four-day event that showcases defense hardware and military technology, taking place once every two years. With over 1,500 suppliers and taki…
Handddle renews partnership with the French Air and Space Force, expanding 3D printing capabilities
Handddle, a French startup specializing in 3D printing production lines, often called 3D printer farms in the wider industry, has renewed its ongoing collaboration with the French Air and Space Force.…
BigRep 3D Printing technology enables Leonardo to extend service life of Royal Navy Helicopters
Italian defense contractor Leonardo is working with UK based engineering company SFM Technology, and large-format 3D printer manufacturer BigRep, to 3D print key components for the Royal Navy’s August…
Thales Alenia Space and MIPRONS to develop innovative water-powered satellite thruster
Aerospace manufacturer Thales Alenia Space has teamed up with Italian start-up MIPRONS to develop a new water-fuelled satellite propulsion system. Set to be built using a combination of MIPRONS’…
Aidro selected to supply flight-ready metal 3D printed parts for Leonardo helicopters
Italian defense contractor Leonardo has qualified Desktop Metal subsidiary Aidro as a supplier of 3D printed parts for its helicopters. Traditionally a developer of hydraulic and fluid power systems, …
Stratasys and Avio Aero edge towards aerospace 3D printing breakthroughs
3D printer manufacturer Stratasys and GE Aviation business Avio Aero have unveiled initiatives that could see their respective technologies deployed within brand new aerospace applications. In S…