In the past, creating accurate replicas of models and fantasy objects was a task left to the most talented of cosplayers. These props need not be functional, though. [Steve Johnstone] takes replica ...

The exact airfoil shape of a wing has a massive effect on the performance and efficiency of an aircraft and will be selected based on the intended flight envelope. If you’re moving beyond foam board ...

Much anticipation has been built around the future of the automotive and aerospace industries in the wake of recent advancements in 3D-printing technologies. But what’s often overlooked is the way 3D ...

Russian engineers have proposed a new technique for testing the strength of complex structures — elements of aircraft, buildings, turbines and other facilities. The technology consists in 3D printing ...

From aerospace and medical purposes to fashion and automotive innovations, there are nearly limitless possibilities of 3D printing for prototyping, manufacturing and customization. A 3D printer ...

BAE Systems has thrown a few wild ideas out there today, revealing what it thinks, hopes or possibly just imagines cutting-edge military aeroplanes may be like in the year 2040. One of BAE’s bizarre ...

3D printing has popped up on the cutting-edge of some surprisingly diverse industries: food, healthcare, retail, and now aerospace. The aerospace business is driven by the following factors: weight, ...

Eight hands may be better than two when it comes to mass production. Earlier this month, engineers from electronics manufacturer Siemens completed prototypes on a 3D-printing spider robot that could ...

Tech. Sgt. Tylar Cravens will pitch his idea for 3D-printed training engine parts to Pentagon leaders during the Air Force ...

Meet artist, designer, animator and aviation enthusiast Conánn Fitzpatrick. In this clip Conánn talks about the concept of flight and illustrates some of the aeroplanes that were among the first to ...