Honeywell Aerospace, the aerospace division of conglomerate Honeywell, has received a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for its first 3D printed flight-critical engine component. The part in question – a #4/5 bearing housing – is a key structural component of the ATF3-6 turbofan engine…
Recently on the 3DPod, we discussed supply chain resilience with HP’s Ramon Pastor. He mentioned that he believes that cost-driven supply chains are a thing of the past. He said that, previously, companies thought that, if they had two suppliers for…
Optomec has recorded more than 10 million turbine blade refurbishments with its metal 3D printing technology after conducting a recent customer survey. The company says it now has more than 100 customer installations of its metal 3D printing systems specifically for…
UK-based global major aerospace and defence group BAE Systems (BAES) has reported how the latest technologies are being used to drive forward, with unprecedented speed, Britain’s next-generation combat air system programme. Known as Tempest, this project is really benefitting from and making full use of digital twinning and…
As a person in the additive manufacturing media, well-meaning texts from friends and family members containing 3D printing news stories are always a good indication of the technology’s footing in the mainstream conversation. So, as the coronavirus pandemic hit and 3D…
3D printing’s virtual inventories and on-demand manufacturing offer cost-savings and increased flexibility, but there are risks. It seems a no-brainer to adopt digital supply chains, but they carry risks that are untenable if not eliminated. For example, how do big brands…
The 3D printing technology also served as an alternative and more efficient manufacturing option to keep up with the demand for nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs. Amid worldwide disruptions in supply chains due to Covid-19 restrictions, the 3D printing technology has enabled…
“Just because the field is progressing does not mean we have grounds for complacency.” All students of the environment learn the three cardinal rules of sustainability: reduce, reuse and recycle. And as we look to the future, pundits and thought…
Every sector is in the midst of a digital transformation journey adopting the latest technologies worldwide. Sectors such as supply chain, manufacturing, logistics and transportation are currently facing an extreme shift in the adoption of new technologies. Not only has…
We couldn’t agree more with the anonymous writer who penned The World Needs to Grow a Pair to Stop China. But not only must we stop China, we must also protect our own interests and recreate American Self-Reliance. Sadly, the situation…