When a critical part fails on a ship out at sea, miles from the nearest port, the crew scrambles to find a solution, knowing that delays can cost millions and repairs might take weeks. In these ...

Dan Porter, a Xerox technician assembles a 3D printer head aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship Essex (LHD 2). (Isaak Martinez/Navy) The Navy recently installed a 3D printer on board the ...

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is rapidly gaining traction in the shipbuilding industry. This innovative technology allows for the creation of complex components and structures by ...

One of the U.S. Navy’s largest warships is now rocking a 3D printer, allowing the crew to quickly crank out replacement parts for drones. The service hopes that additive manufacturing technology will ...

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The USS Essex, a Wasp-class landing helicopter Dock (LHD) ship used by the U.S. Navy, previously received a giant 3D printer. The amphibious assault ship USS Essex returns to sea February 17, 2006 ...

The U.S. Navy has been testing the use of 3D printers on its ships to produce custom drones outfitted for specialized missions. The project, being carried out by researchers at the Naval Postgraduate ...

“Placing a printer at the Ierus Technologies headquarters provides a critical resource to support the growing need for additive manufacturing solutions in electromagnetics for Defense,” said Eric ...