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AMAZEA is the first serially 3D printed underwater scooter Additive Manufacturing

by Consumer

JAMADE Germany, a company focusing on the development and production of electrically powered sports equipment, developed and serially produced the AMAZEA underwater scooter using large format extrusion 3D printing technology. This marks a significant new era for digital mass production, as the AMAZEA will feature an impressive 75% 3D printed parts that actually make the device impossible (or very difficult) to produce by any other manufacturing method.

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Will 3D printed SuperDraco engines stand up to Crew Dragon’s launch escape test? [update: yes] Aerospace

by Aerospace

Before it can conduct manned missions to the ISS, the Moon, Mars and Beyond, SpaceX has to prove that its Crew Dragon capsule has what it takes to keep astronauts safe during the flight. One last key hurdle in this endeavor is to test the Crew Dragon’s built-in escape system. The launch escape test – which relies on the capsule’s 8 3D printed SuperDraco engines – was [update] scheduled for Sunday, January 19th. You can watch it again below.

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BAE Systems and Renishaw to jointly develop AM solutions for aerospace and defense AM Industry

by Business

BAE Systems, a UK-based defense, security and aerospace company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with British AM company Renishaw. Through the agreement, the companies will work to develop additive manufacturing solutions for the defense and aerospace sectors with the aim of reducing costs and increasing production times and quality for future combat aircraft.