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 ...

Historically, remote control aircraft were produced much like their early full-sized counterparts. Wooden structures were covered with adhesives and taut fabric membranes. Other techniques later came ...

Aerospace firm Airbus has unveiled the world’s very first 3D-printed aircraft in the form of a drone that resembles a model airplane. Showcased at the Berlin Air Show, the drone is built almost ...

A recent study undertaken by Northwestern University in the US has shown significant benefits for 3D printing in the manufacturing of aircraft. The study, funded by the US Department of Energy’s ...

3D printing technology is fast evolving, with companies now producing objects ranging from castles to lawn mowers. But until now, no one has been able to print a 3D airplane that flies. Now, European ...

Boeing wants to patent its process for 3D-printed replacement aircraft parts. And here’s a novel twist in this era of pre-emptive patent filings: The company is already using 3D-printed aircraft parts ...

Members of Airbus team with the Thor UAV. Berlin, Germany: Dwarfed by huge jets all around, the mini-plane Thor was nonetheless an eye-catcher at the Berlin air show this week -- the small Airbus ...

GE is a massive company that produces all sorts of products including aircraft components. 3D printing has been around for a while now and some companies are starting to take advantage of 3D printing ...

BANGALORE, INDIA: Aircraft manufacturer, Airbus has produced more than 1000 flight parts on Stratasys' FDM 3D Production Systems for use in the A350 XWB aircraft. The 3D printed parts were used in ...

Graduate student Jakub Ratajczyk has unveiled an awesome 3D printed remote control car he has designed using his skills in robotics and 3D printing and a ZMorph 3D printer. The three-wheeled RC car ...

Dr. Ing. Paola Caracciolo from Airbus Commercial discusses the effect of defects in Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes for aircraft parts. The application of additive manufacturing for the ...