by Markforged | Aug 29, 2025 | 3D Printing, Defense
In today’s rapidly shifting global environment, supply chain resilience is mission-critical. The U.S. defense industry — from the Navy and Marines to the Army and Air Force — is embracing 3D printing in defense applications to reduce downtime, accelerate innovation,... 
by Stratasys | Aug 20, 2025 | 3D Printing, Advanced Materials
You’ve probably wondered why your new smartphone shatters when dropped from knee height, while that ancient Nokia 3310 could survive being run over by a tank. The answer lies in something called IK ratings – a standardized measurement system that... 
by Stratasys | Aug 8, 2025 | 3D Printing
Designing for additive manufacturing poses several challenges, not the least of which includes the lack of established design allowables for parts used in regulated industries. Unlike metal, where these statistically derived mechanical properties are well established,... 
by Stratasys | Jun 20, 2025 | 3D Printing
3D printing isn’t just about prototyping anymore—it’s now a core element of industrial manufacturing, with printers embedded in factory floors, research labs, and defense environments.But as the machines get smarter and more connected, they also become vulnerable.... 
by Markforged | Jun 9, 2025 | 3D Printing
3D printing has become a cornerstone of agile manufacturing — enabling custom, cost-effective, and on-demand part production. But in industries like food and beverage, the adoption of additive manufacturing has been slower compared to sectors such as aerospace,...
