Next time you’re in an airplane, think about what the airplane is made out of. Because someday, that airplane is going to be made of parts from a 3D printer. GE is working on making the parts based on ...

Perm Polytechnic University scientists have developed a unique method of 3D printing of large-sized products. The ...

Everyone loves talking about 3D printing, but now it’s really hitting the big time: Rolls-Royce has decided that it’s going to use the technology to help make its airplane engines. While the company ...

3D printing is rapidly moving into mainstream manufacturing. Wohlers Associates, which publishes the additive manufacturing industry’s definitive annual market report, estimates revenues from products ...

What is astonishing is that these components will be produced using 3D printing techniques. Also known as additive manufacturing, 3D printing is a process in which powder, made of various materials ...

It was supposed to be a big moment for the two brothers — both University of Virginia engineering students — the culmination of months of designing and refining. On a sunny day last August, Steven ...

One of the most important considerations when flying remote-controlled airplanes is weight. Especially if the airplane has a motor, this has a huge potential impact on weight. For this reason, ...

Much anticipation has been built around the future of the automotive and aerospace industries in the wake of recent advancements in 3D-printing technologies. But what’s often overlooked is the way 3D ...

Boeing expects to shave $2 to $3 million off each 787 Dreamliner's manufacturing costs by 2018, thanks to 3D-printed titanium. The company has teamed up with Norwegian company Norsk Titanium to create ...

Eight hands may be better than two when it comes to mass production. Earlier this month, engineers from electronics manufacturer Siemens completed prototypes on a 3D-printing spider robot that could ...