Top 5 Videos: The first 3D printed jet-powered aircraft

This week we found the top 5 videos about 3D printing and the way additive manufacturing is changing production. The technology has infiltrated many sectors, from medical to automotive – check our selection of the week to keep up with the innovations! If you enjoy these, you can view even more 3D printing videos on our Youtube channel. Hope you’ll enjoy and have a great Sunday!

Top 1: The world’s first 3D printed jet-powered aircraft

Aurora Flight Sciences, located in Manassas, Virginia, has been developing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the civilian and military markets for nearly three decades. Recently, they started using Stratasys 3D printing technology in their research and development center. The goal? To get more frequent production of parts and tools that help bring new innovations to UAVs. Among their ambitious projects is the development of a mission-specific aircraft – with additive manufacturing it became possible to create an aircraft that is designed to do one specific thing, since the cost of production is significantly lower compared to traditional manufacturing techniques.

Top 2: ICON partners with US Marine Corps

Texas-based construction technologies company ICON announced its latest achievement: the first successful collaboration with the U.S. Marine Corps and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). The project involved integrating 3D printing technologies into military operations to provide rapid construction capabilities. The Marines were specifically trained to use ICON’s Vulcan 3D printer for a designated field demonstration. In the video below you can witness how the Marines and ICON experts 3D printed a vehicle hide structure!