Navy Moves to 3D-Printed Repairs to Reduce Downtime
The U.S. Navy is piloting a new maintenance strategy aimed at cutting the time F/A-18 Super Hornets spend grounded for composite damage repairs.
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The Real Strategic Edge: Made in America
The American aerospace and defense industries continue to grow, serving as a hub of innovation within the U.S. manufacturing ecosystem.
Spaceport America: Economic Impact in New Mexico and Beyond
In southern New Mexico Spaceport America is a one-stop-shop for manufacturers to engineer, build, test, and launch spacecraft. Aerospace and defense manufacturing companies like Virgin Galactic, Castelion Inc., and SpinLaunch operate in the commercial spaceport.
Refocusing Additive for Aerospace and Defense
At RAPID + TCT 2026 SME Media Editor-in-chief Steve Plumb sat down with Foster Ferguson, Vice President of Industrial Business for Stratasys.
Precision Seals for Aerospace Propulsion
Precision seals play a critical role in aerospace propulsion, quietly maintaining pressure and minimizing leakage in environments ranging from extreme heat to cryogenic temperatures as low as -400°F.