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Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing, often called 3D printing, is a process where a three-dimensional object is created by adding successive layers of material until the object is complete. Unlike traditional manufacturing that removes material, it builds objects from a digital design.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Additive Manufacturing (AM) in the Military & Defense sector refers to the digital fabrication process of constructing three-dimensional components layer by layer from a digital design, utilizing various 3D printing technologies like FDM, SLS, or DMLS, to enable rapid prototyping, on-demand part production, and the creation of complex, lightweight structures for defense platforms and systems.
BACKGROUND
3D printing, also called additive manufacturing, is the construction of a three-dimensional object from a CAD model or a digital 3D model. It can be done in a variety of processes in which material is deposited, joined or solidified under computer control, with the material being added together, typically layer by layer.
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- 3D Printing
- AM
- Rapid Prototyping
- Layered Manufacturing
- Direct Digital Manufacturing
- Freeform Fabrication
USAGE NOTE
In military and defense, AM is crucial for rapid prototyping, on-demand spare part fabrication in the field, and manufacturing complex, optimized components for aircraft, vehicles, and weaponry.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Additive Manufacturing.
A global security and aerospace company that is heavily investing in additive manufacturing for parts fabrication, rapid prototyping, and on-demand production for various military platforms, including aircraft, missiles, and space systems.
A leading aerospace and defense company utilizing additive manufacturing for producing complex components for jet engines, missile systems, sensors, and electronic warfare systems, enhancing performance and reducing weight.
A major aerospace company that employs additive manufacturing for creating lightweight, complex parts for its military aircraft and space vehicles, improving supply chain efficiency and product performance.
A global aerospace and defense technology company that leverages additive manufacturing for rapid prototyping, tooling, and producing flight-ready components for its advanced military aircraft and autonomous systems.
A global aerospace and defense company that applies additive manufacturing for fabricating components for its combat vehicles, naval ships, and information systems, focusing on customization and rapid deployment.
A British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company that uses additive manufacturing for producing complex parts, tooling, and prototypes for military aircraft, naval vessels, and land systems, enhancing design flexibility and cost-effectiveness.
A pioneer in additive manufacturing solutions, providing 3D printers and materials used by defense contractors for prototyping, tooling, and end-use parts in various military applications.
An additive manufacturing company that offers a range of 3D printing technologies and materials, supporting the defense industry with solutions for rapid prototyping, specialized component production, and on-demand spare parts.
The national accelerator for additive manufacturing and 3D printing, a public-private partnership that facilitates research and development to advance additive manufacturing technologies, often with significant applications in the defense sector.