U.S. Air Force Funds Large 3D Printer For ‘High-speed’ Flight Ops

3D Systems building

3D printing is playing a special role in the development of hypersonic vehicles.

Credit: 3D Systems
The U.S. Air Force (USAF) awarded 3D Systems Corp. a $7.65 million contract to continue development on the company’s large-format 3D printer. The 3D printer is to be a demonstrator that would be able to make large-scale, high-temperature resistant metal structures for “high-speed flight operations,”...
Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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