In the past, creating accurate replicas of models and fantasy objects was a task left to the most talented of cosplayers. These props need not be functional, though. [Steve Johnstone] takes replica ...

Everyone loves talking about 3D printing, but now it’s really hitting the big time: Rolls-Royce has decided that it’s going to use the technology to help make its airplane engines. While the company ...

An curved arrow pointing right. This is the world's largest 3D-printed object. It was printed at Oak Ridge National Lab, and took 30 hours to make. It's a tool that will help Boeing build aircraft ...

Airplane partitions are typically very heavy – and they need to be equipped with a cutout for emergency stretchers and a fold-down chair for cabin attendants. This creates a tricky puzzle for ...

Much anticipation has been built around the future of the automotive and aerospace industries in the wake of recent advancements in 3D-printing technologies. But what’s often overlooked is the way 3D ...

3D printing has popped up on the cutting-edge of some surprisingly diverse industries: food, healthcare, retail, and now aerospace. The aerospace business is driven by the following factors: weight, ...

Eight hands may be better than two when it comes to mass production. Earlier this month, engineers from electronics manufacturer Siemens completed prototypes on a 3D-printing spider robot that could ...