3D Printing Archives

A small unmanned aircraft system, developed by the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), takes its initial flight on Oct. 10, 2024, at Fort Campbell, Ky. The drone is set to be tested during Operation Lethal Eagle in the spring of 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Kaden D. Pitt)

No money, no problem: Army unit making its own drones

With limited funding and resources, the Army is looking to supplement programs of record with 3D-printed drones.

Mar 4, 2025 By Mark Pomerleau

Sailors from Special Boat Team 12 conduct boat operations supporting a West Coast-based SEAL team during their maritime operation training cycle. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam Henderson/Released)

SOFWERX to help special operations forces tackle contested logistics challenges

The innovation foundry event will bring together officials, technology developers and other subject matter experts to brainstorm high-tech capabilities and their potential applications.

Jun 10, 2024 By Jon Harper

A U.S. Marine Corps Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Basic Gunner Course student assigned to the LAAD Training Section, Air Control Training Squadron, Marine Corps Communications-Electronics School fires an FIM-92 Stinger missile aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 16, 2021. The purpose of the exercise was to certify entry level LAAD students to fire the FIM-92 Stinger missile, a graduation prerequisite before moving to the Fleet Marine Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colton Brownlee)

Ursa Major tackles US solid rocket motor shortage with 3D printing

“We’ve adapted our extensive experience in additive manufacturing, materials development, and propulsion production to the most pressing problems facing the SRM industry,” Ursa Major CEO Joe Laurienti…

Nov 20, 2023 By Mikayla Easley

Australia to provide more 3D printers to Ukrainian military

The U.S. has already provided seven large 3D printers to Kyiv, according to Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William LaPlante.

Oct 25, 2023 By Jon Harper

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Pentagon arms Ukraine with ‘industrial-size’ 3D printers

The recently delivered equipment will allow Ukraine to up its game with additive manufacturing to generate spare parts for its battlefield forces, Pentagon acquisition chief William LaPlante…

Sep 15, 2023 By Jon Harper

U.S. Marine Gen. Eric M. Smith, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines from Marine Corps Recruiting Station Montgomery and Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion 23rd Marines at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama, Feb. 10, 2023. The purpose of this visit was to communicate with the Marines to address questions and concerns about improving the force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shannon Doherty)

Nominee for Marine Corps commandant commits to securing data rights, intellectual property

Gen. Eric Smith told lawmakers that the rights to technical data and IP are crucial to some of his plans to improve how the Corps conducts logistics…

Jun 13, 2023 By Mikayla Easley

Ricardo Nicolia, 809th Maintenance Support Squadron mechanical engineer, uses a 3D scanner on a part at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Dec. 2, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)

Air Force Global Strike Command views 3D printing as ‘key and critical’ to future weapon sustainment

Air Force Global Strike Command is eyeing new 3D-printing implementations to help meet some of its most demanding weapons sustainment needs.

Mar 21, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

Following first-of-a-kind military barracks, the National Guard hunts for new innovations to 3D print

Additive manufacturing marks one way the National Guard is tapping emerging technologies to innovate how it operates.

Jan 26, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

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HII executive wants CVN-80 to be the Navy’s ‘first 3D-printed ship’

At a time of supply chain challenges, HII is applying additive manufacturing advancements to 3D print integral parts it needs to build platforms by the Navy’s deadlines.

Jan 11, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

Congress wants DOD strategy to address how 3D printing could aid hypersonic weapons testing

The joint version of the fiscal 2023 NDAA asks the Pentagon to evaluate how additive manufacturing could speed-up hypersonic weapons testing and save money.

Dec 15, 2022 By Jon Harper