Aires Tide is an AI-designed, 3D-printed flight-test vehicle built to capture the extreme heat and vibration experienced by nuclear weapons in flight.
US Debuts Nuclear Test Vehicle Shaped by AI and Supercomputers
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Lockheed’s New Drone Prototype Skipped the Traditional Factory Process
Replicator is a 2.7-meter drone prototype built in under 12 months using the Divergent Adaptive Production System.
UK Now Lets Robots Handle Finishing Touches of 3D-Printing
The robotic system automates post-processing of 3D-printed parts with human-like precision and consistency.
US-Built 3D-Printed Engine Promises 1,000-Lb Thrust for Uncrewed Fighters
Beehive Industries’ 3D-printed Rampart turbofan delivers 1,000 pounds of thrust for uncrewed combat, reconnaissance, and decoy missions.
3D-Printed Army System Turns Periscope Ports Into Drone Control Points
The 3D-printed UAS Protection System lets soldiers operate drones from inside armored vehicles, reducing battlefield exposure without losing situational awareness.
US Army Presents SPARTA: A 3D-Printed Drone Shaped by Soldier Feedback
SPARTA is a 3D-printed, soldier-designed drone weighing two pounds, capable of 30-kilometer flights and mass-producible at just over $1,000 per unit.
No Time for Delays: Italy Launches New 3D Printer for Mission-Critical Parts
ARGO 500 HYPERSPEED Mission Ready is a 3D printing platform designed to process aerospace-grade plastics and carbon-fiber reinforced materials.
Auburn Showcases 3D Carbon Fiber Composites Printer for Hypersonic Programs
CF3D Enterprise system rapidly 3D-prints precision composite structures with real-time fiber steering, accelerating next-generation hypersonic programs.
From Blueprint to Flight in 71 Days: 3D Printing Powers America’s New Strike Aircraft
The Venom autonomous aircraft was digitally designed and 3D-printed in 71 days, showcasing rapid, software-driven defense production.
UK Innovates With 3D-Printed Aircraft Parts Made From Scrap Titanium
The 3D-printed hinge, produced from recycled aircraft scrap, demonstrated aerospace-grade performance and supply-chain resilience.
