Ian Wright

Hamilton

Philosopher by training, writer by trade. I'm an editor at https://t.co/eOwvdG7DWx. I post stories about #mfg, #3dprinting and #technology.

Articles

How additive manufacturing benefits UAV design

1 week ago | engineering.com | Ian Wright

Lightweighting, topology optimization and digital workflows are all enabled by 3D printing. In many respects, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) represent the cutting edge of aerospace engineering: from the novel designs in airframes and powerplants to innovative methods of manufacturing. Similarly, 3D printing represents the cutting edge of aerospace manufacturing, enabling new geometries, part consolidation as well as unlocking new materials.
DARPA provides $10M for project studying longevity of metal AM parts

1 week ago | engineering.com | Ian Wright

Engineers aim to create digital twins of LPBF parts to predict defects. Metal 3D printing has been gaining ground as a production technology, but one of the issues holding it back is uncertainty about the durability of metal parts made via additive manufacturing (AM).
Top 5 examples of additive manufacturing in aerospace

1 week ago | engineering.com | Ian Wright

From fuel nozzles to drones, these are 3D printing's killer apps for aerospace. Few industries have made as much productive use of additive manufacturing (AM) as aerospace. The combination of constraints aerospace engineers face in design and manufacturing are almost perfectly complemented by the capabilities enabled with 3D printing technology.
Understanding FAA and EASA efforts to certify 3D printed parts

1 week ago | engineering.com | Ian Wright

What does it take to qualify an additive part as airworthy? As any experienced engineer knows, one of the things that sets the aerospace industry apart from many others is an abundance of standards and regulations. Working as an aerospace engineer means having to navigate a labyrinth of procedures, rules, specifications, and certifications originating from government bodies as well as non-governmental institutions, such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
TRX Systems ranks as a Top Workplace for Engineers in 2025

2 weeks ago | engineering.com | Ian Wright

This Greenbelt engineering firm demonstrates how engineers can make a big impact even in a small business. Lots of engineers enter the profession dreaming of working for large organizations, such as NASA, Boeing or Apple. Joining a large enterprise means becoming part of something greater and having the chance to contribute to some of the most important works of engineering in our lifetimes.
Stratasys launches new high-speed stereolithography 3D printer at AMUG

3 weeks ago | engineering.com | Ian Wright

Neo 800+ designed for faster builds to serve automotive and aerospace applications. Additive manufacturing supplier Stratasys has announced the latest addition to its stereolithography lineup: the Neo 800+. According to the company, the new machine offers fast print speeds, high part yield and low production costs, a combination that aims to serve industries requiring large, accurate and precise 3D printed parts.
AMUG 2025 - First Impressions - Engineering.com

3 weeks ago | engineering.com | Ian Wright

It's a unique event for additive manufacturing, but it's still AM. "But it's only 5,000 parts!""The trouble is: the build platform is too small.""I do automotive applications in additive." / "That's awesome! What are you working on?""So, what do you guys think the solution is?" / "To what? GD&T?"Snippets of conversation as I move through the crowd.
Boston Micro Fabrication introduces flame regardant material for micro 3D printing

3 weeks ago | engineering.com | Ian Wright

FR material achieves UL94V-0 flammability rating at 2.0mm. Manufacturer of micro-scale 3D printing solutions, Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), has introduced a new, flame retardant material called FR that's designed to meet the safety and performance requirements for high-temperature applications.
Repairing aerospace components with directed energy deposition

4 weeks ago | engineering.com | Ian Wright

DED offers significant advantages over conventional repair processes in aerospace applications. Engineering is all about balancing trade-offs: strength versus weight, cost versus quality, and repairing versus remanufacturing. In the aerospace industry, deciding whether to repair or replace a part is not only a question of cost, but also one of safety.
Bambu Lab's newest 3D printer aims to be a personal manufacturing hub

1 month ago | engineering.com | Ian Wright

H2D incorporates dual nozzles, laser engraving, cutting and pen drawing. The Chinese desktop 3D printer manufacturer, Bambu Lab, has just announced the launch of it's latest flagship product: the Bambu Lab H2D, an all-in-one 3D printer that combines fused filament fabrication (FFF) with laser cutting, laser engraving and a host of other features.