WEBINAR: Revitalizing the Naval Industry with Elastomer Additive Manufacturing

The benefits of additive manufacturing in a variety of sectors are well-known. Though one industry that is perhaps less discussed but has been rapidly integrating AM thanks to its unique advantages is maritime. This is especially due to the many applications for AM in the sector. For example, the US Navy has adopted the technology for uses as vast as submarine creation and creating spare parts while at sea. Meanwhile, others have used it for undersea research and even in making cargo ships more eco-friendly. 3D printing has shown itself to be a rising technology in the sector, especially when it comes to making more optimized parts for boats. But how exactly is it being used and which materials or technologies are being adopted?

In the next webinar, “Revitalizing the Naval Industry with Elastomer Additive Manufacturing,” which took place on March 24th, attendees were able to learn more about how exactly additive manufacturing is revolutionizing this industry, covering some of the many AM applications including boat parts, tooling and more. Not only that, but our panelists from Lino 3D and Hull Works delved into the particular importance of elastomer additive manufacturing, how it works and how it is being used in maritime industry. These flexible plastics, including TPU, are gaining in prominence in modern shipyards thanks to their unique properties especially when combined with 3D printing. You can watch the replay below!

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