MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII — The Navy is experimenting with deployed 3D printing during the Rim of the Pacific exercise in pursuit of eventually shortening the supply line for crucially needed parts to ...

Additive manufacturing (AM) is an advanced manufacturing technique with plenty of promise that requires the development of new methods for inspection and validation. The technique of dynamic micro-CT ...

The quest to artificially create and control structural colors has been driven by their unique properties: they can be more vibrant, longer-lasting, and less toxic than traditional pigments. Moreover, ...

Poor orientation can lead to weak spots, rough surfaces, warping, or excessive support structures. A well-chosen orientation, on the other hand, improves structural performance, visual finish, and ...