Additive Manufacturing for the Oil , Gas & Maritime industry

Oil, gas and maritime are often considered as « sister » fields as they usually raise the same issues. In manufacturing, companies of this sector usually wonder if 3D printed parts can truly make operations in this field smarter and greener.

Hunt Valve to produce a 3D-printed valve assembly for U.S. Navy Submarines

The 3D-printed assembly would be the first to be installed on a U.S. submarine  Hunt Valve, a Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) company, has been awarded a contract by...

With LPBF, Upwing Energy moves from engineering design to full SCS compressor rotor assembly in just 10 weeks’ time

Through the integration of metal Additive Manufacturing into its processes, Upwing Energy, a gas technology service company, has optimized manufacturing time needed to support...

Abu Dhabi sets Guinness World Records for 3D printed water taxi

The world of water transport witnessed an exciting new development as Abu Dhabi based maritime company Al Seer Marine made Guinness World Records by...

New AM company Pelagus 3D formed to supply 3D printed maritime parts

3D printing companies continue to change the face of the heavy industry and the latest addition to this is the additive manufacturing company Pelagus...

HII shares its latest efforts to integrate AM into the shipbuilding process for nuclear-powered submarines

On the heels of its approval as a vendor to provide some Additive Manufacturing components to Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) platforms, HII’s Newport News...

NAVSEA 3D prints and replaces de-ballast air compressor at sea

NAVSEA is the largest of the Navy's six system commands, responsible for the procurement, maintenance and modernization of ships, submarines and systems for the...

HII receives approval from NAVSEA to 3D print parts for naval vessels

The Newport News Shipbuilding division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) has received approval as a vendor to provide some additive manufacturing components to...

35 years of AMUG: the how and the why of a volunteering commitment that pushes the AM industry forward

The 2023 edition of AMUG will be held at Hilton Chicago, from March 19 – 23, 2023. If you’re a Communication & Marketing Manager new...

Al Seer Marine unveils HYDRA, first 3D Printed drone boat

Al Seer Marine, a maritime equipment manufacturer and services provider based in Abu Dhabi, recently introduced HYDRA, a 3D printed unmanned surface vessel (USV), or...

US Navy explores the use of AM for 5,500 parts with schedule challenges for maintenance

The AM journey of US Navy started in 2016. Ever since they validated their first business case, different divisions of the organization have been...