Tanker testbeds landmark 3D printing project
In a milestone for marine industry use of 3D printing, parts fabricated by that process have been validated as in good condition after six months in service on an oil tanker. The
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3D printing: ClassNK releases new guidelines
Classification society ClassNK has released its “Guidelines for Additive Manufacturing(3D Printing).” They summarize the society’s approval requirements for metallic marine equipment produced by additive manufacturing technology and are part of Class NK’s
Newport News marks a milestone in 3D printing of warship components
JANUARY 29, 2019 — Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE:HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division has marked a milestone in the use of additive manufacturing in the design and fabrication of warship components. It has
ABS publishes 3D printing guidance notes
SEPTEMBER 3, 2018 — Classification society ABS has published the ABS Guidance Notes on Additive Manufacturing, establishing a consistent approach to three dimensional printing of marine and offshore materials and equipment. “As
Fincantieri in MOU with Australian 3D printing innovator
MAY 14, 2018 — Australian metal additive manufacturing company, Titomic Limited (ASX: TTT) plans to unveil the world’s largest metal 3D printer at its Melbourne facility this week. And among the guests
Huntington Ingalls moves to accelerate 3D printing in naval shipbuilding
MAY 10, 2018 — Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) reports that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has partnered with 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) to develop additive manufacturing technologies expected to accelerate the
DNV GL establishes 3D printing center in Singapore
FEBRUARY 11, 2018 — Classification society DNV GL is boosting its investment in 3D printing by establishing a Global Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Singapore The center, which is supported by
Prototype propeller produced by 3D printing
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 — A prototype of a 1,350 mm diameter ship’s propeller has been completed using additive manufacturing (3D printing) techniques. Named WAAMpeller, the prototype has been produced by a cooperative
In-port 3D printing of marine parts comes a step nearer
MAY 26, 2017 — Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA is collaborating with an additive-manufacturing specialist, Ivaldi Group, to explore in-port 3D printing opportunities for marine products and spare parts “With an ambition to
Mapping a path to 3D printing marine and offshore parts
MARCH 30, 2017 — Additive Manufacturing (AM) is emerging as a preferred term for what most us call 3D printing. Be that as it may, using the deposition of material to build