Additive Manufacturing
7 reportsCoverage distinguishes how performance testing; safety and reliability; and scale-up constraints shape the interpretation of Additive Manufacturing. Claims involving safety and reliability are weighed against prototype measurements and checked with standardized benchmarks; uncertainty persists because laboratory demonstrations may not predict cost, durability, or performance at scale.
3D-Printed Porous Feet Cut Power Use in Quadruped Robot Tests
A research team at Seoul National University of Science and Technology has tested 3D-printed porous feet on a quadruped robot, reporting up to 6.2% lower battery consumption during walking tasks with a learning-based controller
Velo3D Launches Large-Scale Metal 3D Printing Facility in California
Velo3D has opened Forge 1, a 289,000-square-foot campus in Livermore, California, designed to scale up production of large-format metal additive manufacturing systems for aerospace, defense, and energy applications
Pratt & Whitney Advances Valox 1500 Engine for Autonomous Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney has completed a digital design review of its Valox 1500 engine, a propulsion system intended for autonomous military aircraft, moving the program closer to ground testing and raising questions about cost, mission life, and rapid development
Bed-Leveling Sensors Tested for Automated Pressure Advance in 3D Printing
Researchers have explored whether standard bed-leveling sensors in FDM 3D printers can be repurposed to automate pressure advance calibration, a process critical for consistent extrusion during variable-speed printing tasks
Evaluating Seven Methods for Embedding Magnets in 3D-Printed Parts
A recent demonstration compared seven techniques for installing magnets into 3D-printed components, assessing their mechanical reliability, ease of assembly, and long-term durability without relying on adhesives
GE Aerospace GEnx-1B Engine Logs 50 Million Flight Hours Milestone
GE Aerospace reports its GEnx-1B engine, used on Boeing 787 Dreamliners, has surpassed 50 million flight hours with a developer-claimed 99.98% dispatch reliability, raising questions about real-world performance and operational limits
CFM LEAP-1B Engine Upgrades Aim to Cut Maintenance in Harsh Environments
CFM International has received regulatory certification for new LEAP-1B engine upgrades, including a high-pressure turbine durability kit and a reverse bleed cooling system, both designed to extend operational time and reduce maintenance in challenging climates