Aerospace

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Ground Control to Major Tom
Metal 3D Printing Used to Produce Waveguides For Telecom Satellites

The UK-based Airbus Defence and Space is developing metal 3D printed radio-frequency (RF) filter prototypes for telecom satellites. 

by Tyler Koslow
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I Am Iron Man
3D Printed Flying Iron Man Suit from Gravity Industries

Ever wished you could fly? Gravity Industries is making an Iron Man suit which has 1,000 horsepower and components 3D printed in metal.

by Hanna Watkin
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Virtual Space
Lockheed Martin Uses VR to Design Space Engine

Lockheed Martin is making their design process more affordable and innovative with 3D imaging and virtual reality.

by Tyler Koslow
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Fresh Ink
LLNL Team Pioneer 3D Printing Aerospace-Grade Carbon Fiber

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory researchers are the first to 3D print aerospace-grade carbon fiber composites allowing for optimization.

by Hanna Watkin
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Blast Off with This Fully 3D Printed Rocket Lesson Plan

Students from Inholland University of Applied Sciences are building a fully 3D printed rocket as a part of their aviation technology course.

by Tyler Koslow
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Tough Bird
3D Printed Quadcopter Can Withstand Extreme Temperatures

Nanyang Technological University PhD student Phillip Keane made a robust 3D printed quadcopter drone with ULTEM 9085 material.

by Tyler Koslow
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Taking Off
GE Invests $1.4 Billion in Metal 3D Printing Jet Engines

Industrial titan GE has bought two European companies for $1.4 billion, both specializing in 3D printing metal parts for jet engines and cars.

by Bulent Yusuf
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To Infinity and Beyond
Infinite-Build: Stratasys to Start 3D Printing Airplane Interiors?

Industry giant Stratasys has developed "Infinite-Build" 3D printing technology, removing size limits for printed airplane and car components.

by Bulent Yusuf
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