It is known that 3D printing makes manufacturing a lot easier and more precise than traditional manufacturing methods such as molding or machining. Some printers can 3D print using metals and alloys, ...

The engine is China's first 3D-printed, ultra-lightweight miniature turbojet engine in the 160-kilogram thrust class to ...

The state-owned Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) has announced that a domestically developed, ultra-lightweight ...

3D printing is an incredible tool for prototyping and development, but the properties of the materials can be a limiting factor for functional parts. [Sam Rogers] and colleagues at [AX Technologies] ...

In 2014, eight engineers started a secret project behind the walls of GE Aviation’s headquarters. Their challenge? Build an aircraft engine with 3D printing instead of traditional manufacturing. The ...

A 3D-printed minimalist turbojet engine independently developed by the Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) has completed ...

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After decades of false starts, America’s leading scramjet engine developers say scramjet-powered hypersonic flight is now within reach. That’s partly thanks to the coming of new 3D printing technology ...

China successfully tested a 3D-printed turbojet engine powering a drone for 30 minutes, signalling advances in unmanned ...

3D Printing has the potential to give heavy-duty engines a new lease on life. Diesel engine maker Cummins Inc. is working with Oak Ridge National Laboratory to developing a material to repair ...

Russian state technology firm Rostec has commence serial 3D printing of components for the Aviadvigatel PD-14 powerplant. The PD-14 engine has been developed for the Irkut MC-21-310 twinjet, offering ...

Like many of GE's other growth initiatives, the industrial giant believes 3D printing can benefit it in two major ways. By 2020, GE expects to generate over $1 billion in 3D printing revenue, and over ...