News – Elementum 3D https://www.elementum3d.com Your AM Materials Expert Fri, 01 May 2026 21:16:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.elementum3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Elementum-3D-logo-light-gray-107x66a-150x116.png News – Elementum 3D https://www.elementum3d.com 32 32 Astrobotic Tests Rocket Engine Made with Elementum 3D Materials https://www.elementum3d.com/astrobotic-tests-rocket-engine-made-with-elementum-3d-materials/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:19:49 +0000 https://www.elementum3d.com/?p=13401 Astrobotic has completed a series of hot-fire tests for its Chakram rotating detonation rocket engine, with additive manufacturing (AM) playing an important role in how the engine was built. The company conducted the tests at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, where two prototypes ran across eight tests totaling 470 seconds, including a 300-second continuous burn that may be the longest of its kind to date. Of course, the performance stands out, but what really matters here is how the engine was built.

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]]> Purposeful porosity: A peek into PermiAM technology https://www.elementum3d.com/purposeful-porosity-a-peek-into-permiam-technology/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:12:53 +0000 https://www.elementum3d.com/?p=13343 >]]> Read the February 2026 issue of the Momentum Newsletter to learn more about the PeriAM technology.

PermiAM is a patented technology for laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing (AM) which enables printing of porous material with controllable permeability together with fully dense material.

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]]> How Metal Additive Manufacturing Is Reshaping the Future of Aerospace and Defense Engineering https://www.elementum3d.com/how-metal-additive-manufacturing-is-reshaping-the-future-of-aerospace-and-defense-engineering/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:42:03 +0000 https://www.elementum3d.com/?p=13152 >]]> Metal additive manufacturing is moving from prototypes to production in aerospace and defense. New testing methods and real flight data are finally giving engineers the confidence to certify these parts for critical applications.

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]]> 3D Printing Companies Win Big in LIFT’s Advanced Materials Challenge https://www.elementum3d.com/3d-printing-companies-win-big-in-lifts-advanced-materials-challenge/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:45:10 +0000 https://www.elementum3d.com/?p=13006 Last year, Detroit’s LIFT, the Manufacturing Innovation Institute (MII) that specializes in lightweighting, announced the Advanced Materials Challenge (AMC) Program, a project call seeking advanced materials solutions for components relevant to the Department of War (DoW) objectives and utilizing automation tools in the design process. LIFT has just announced three winners of the project call, and additive manufacturing (AM) is central to all three projects, aligning with the goals of the Advanced Metallic Production and Processing (AMPP) Center that the organization opened earlier this year.

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]]> How 3D printing is revolutionizing supercar manufacturing https://www.elementum3d.com/how-3d-printing-is-revolutionizing-supercar-manufacturing/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:36:40 +0000 https://www.elementum3d.com/?p=12611 On the bustling streets of Maranello, whispers surrounded the unveiling of Ferrari’s F80—a machine that didn’t just push the boundaries of speed, but redefined what supercars could be in the era of digital fabrication. Across the globe, titans like Bugatti, McLaren, Koenigsegg, and Porsche quietly observed, each chasing the same elusive goal: unmatched performance fused with peerless engineering. Now, thanks to 3D printing technologies, the rules of supercar manufacturing are being rewritten before our eyes. Click to read the full article

]]> NASA’s GRX-810 Additive Manufacturing alloy wins Commercial Invention of the Year https://www.elementum3d.com/nasas-grx-810-additive-manufacturing-alloy-wins-commercial-invention-of-the-year/ Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:11:52 +0000 https://www.elementum3d.com/?p=12596 >]]> NASA Glenn’s GRX-810 alloy has been named Commercial Invention of the Year by NASA’s Inventions and Contributions Board (ICB). The alloy has been adopted by both NASA and commercial users for additively manufactured parts required to withstand extreme conditions.

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]]> Elementum 3D’s Jacob Nuechterlein Finds Strength in Winning Combinations https://www.elementum3d.com/elementum-3ds-jacob-nuechterlein-finds-strength-in-winning-combinations/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:09:59 +0000 https://www.elementum3d.com/?p=12561 The Stone Age. The Bronze Age. The Iron Age. Humanity’s early eras are named for the most advanced material of their day.

Full Article link: https://perspectives.vistage.com/summer-2025/in-the-mix/

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Bridging the Gap: Scaling AM Government Contracting

Join us on Wednesday, July 30 at 11am ET for this highly anticipated 1-hour live Bridging the Gap webinar. Learn ways of success when engaging with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Our presenting experts will focus on approaches beyond initial engagement that work in the marketplace and government procurement along with real world successes.

It’s true that operating in the DoD market is daunting, especially so for “non-traditional” defense contractors, but the U.S. Defense market provides a substantial opportunity for the additive manufacturing (AM) community to increase its integration into defense applications. An interactive Q&A session will follow the presentations.

Key Scaling Insights:

  • Defense priorities/budgets/trends
  • Additive manufacturing in U.S. forces
  • Defense contracting processes
  • Business development within DoD
  • CMMC accreditation
  • U.S. Defense networking
  • Importance of clear and honest communication
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]]> 3D printing shakes up the space industry https://www.elementum3d.com/3d-printing-shakes-up-the-space-industry/ Thu, 08 May 2025 18:14:24 +0000 https://www.elementum3d.com/?p=12513 >]]> Several companies have tapped into the domestic space industry with an additive manufacturing process to save money and time.
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]]> Elementum 3D Included in $46B US Air Force Contract https://www.elementum3d.com/elementum-3d-included-in-46b-us-air-force-contract/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 03:56:19 +0000 https://www.elementum3d.com/?p=12413

Erie, Colorado—Elementum 3D, a leading developer and supplier of metal additive manufacturing (AM) advanced materials, print parameters, and services, has been chosen by the U.S. Air Force to be included in the Enterprise-Wide Agile Acquisition Contract (EWAAC) indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) vehicle initiative.

This contract, capped at $46B through 2031, funds an initiative to quickly meet PEO (Program Executive Officer) Weapons program requirements, primarily emphasizing Armament and Digital Trinity (agile software development, open architecture, and digital engineering, aimed at facilitating a digital transformation) air armament-related activities. The EWAAC IDIQ initiative will come from interagency collaborations and external agency allocations. No predetermined funding will be issued.

EWAAC IDIQ’s goal is to expedite the acquisition process with enhanced modernization efforts, including weapons systems requirements development, research and development, testing and evaluation, production and fielding, prototyping, weapon design, system modeling, and demonstrations. The contract emphasizes the implementation of digital acquisition and sustainment practices aimed at maintaining the Air Force’s technological superiority.

Elementum 3D will integrate its extensive metal additive manufacturing expertise and high-performance materials knowledge to support the open, agile, and digital armament mission. The company has a proven track record of novel solutions, innovative ideas, and advanced materials that will inspire evolutionary, revolutionary, and disruptive capabilities for the United States. 

Additional information related to the EWAAC contract:

https://www.ewaacportal.com/awardees

https://www.ewaacportal.com/awards

https://sam.gov/opp/326f6422afb84f03bc5020252b434176/view

https://www.govconwire.com/2025/03/air-force-ewaac-vehicle-4th-on-ramp/

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