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07-03-2025
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US shipyard for first time 3D printing parts for new aircraft carriers
While the maritime industry puzzles over just how the United States plans to revive its moribund merchant shipbuilding capacity, one shipyard is creating its own processes. Defense contractor HII (NYSE: HII) announced that its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division successfully 3D-printed and installed a major valve manifold assembly on an aircraft carrier under construction at the Virginia shipyard. The 5-foot-long, 1,000-pound manifold is designed to distribute fluid shipwide from a pump room on the Gerald R. Ford-class vessel Enterprise. The builder in a release said the use of certified 3D-printed parts has the potential to speed construction and delivery of military and merchant vessels while improving manufacturing quality for critical components. The shipyard collaborated on the manifold with DM3D Technology, a specialist in 3D metal printing based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Plans call for the production of similar manifolds for the carrier Doris Miller (CVN 81) by the same means instead of traditional casting methods. The Army, Navy and Department of Defense began working with 3D printing in 2012, evolving from basic prototyping to production of parts for vehicles, aircraft, weapons and other applications. The technology has been especially useful for older equipment where needed parts are long out of production. 'What started as a proof of concept quickly turned into a tangible result that is making a meaningful difference to improve efficiencies in shipbuilding,' said Dave Bolcar, NNS vice president of engineering and design, in the release. 'The benefits of this innovation will extend well beyond Enterprise as we incorporate our expertise in additive manufacturing into the fundamentals of shipbuilding.' The builder was previously certified and approved as a supplier of additive manufacturing components on Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) platforms. To date, the shipyard has created more than 55 additively manufactured parts for both new construction vessels and those currently in the fleet, with plans to install more than 200 additional parts this year. Find more articles by Stuart Chirls flexible in a convoluted market, experts tell ocean shippers CMA CGM to invest $20B in US shipping, supply chain capabilities As tariff window closes, trans-Pacific ocean container rates tumble Trump says US plans tax breaks, investment in shipbuilding The post US shipyard for first time 3D printing parts for new aircraft carriers appeared first on FreightWaves.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Business
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HII Installs First Additively Manufactured Valve Manifold Assembly on Aircraft Carrier at Newport News Shipbuilding
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that shipbuilders at its Newport News Shipbuilding division have successfully installed the first valve manifold assembly created by additive manufacturing technology on a new construction aircraft carrier. NNS continues to integrate additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, into the shipbuilding process. The use of certified 3D-printed parts has the potential to accelerate construction and delivery of vessels to the U.S. Navy by cutting lead times and improving manufacturing quality for critical components. The valve manifold assembly, a specialized assembly that allows distribution of a single source of fluid to multiple points on the ship, is installed in a pump room on Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier Enterprise (CVN 80). The assembly, which is approximately 5 feet long and 1,000 pounds, reflects the shipyard's pursuit of all opportunities to support construction using additive manufacturing. NNS collaborated with DM3D Technology to manufacture the manifold body. With the completion of this evolution on Enterprise (CVN 80), similar manifolds planned for Doris Miller (CVN 81) will employ additive manufacturing rather than traditional casting methods, reducing schedule risk and improving efficiency. Photos accompanying this release are available at: 'What started as a proof of concept quickly turned into a tangible result that is making a meaningful difference to improve efficiencies in shipbuilding,' said Dave Bolcar, NNS vice president of engineering and design. 'The benefits of this innovation will extend well beyond Enterprise (CVN 80), as we incorporate our expertise in additive manufacturing into the fundamentals of shipbuilding.' This latest advancement in the development and deployment of additive manufacturing builds on NNS' prior certification and approval as a supplier for additive manufacturing components on Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) platforms. To date, the shipyard has created more than 55 additively manufactured parts installed on both new construction vessels and those currently in the fleet, with plans to install more than 200 additional parts this year. About HII HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII's mission is to deliver the world's most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world. As the nation's largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII's workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit: HII on the web: HII on Facebook: HII on X: HII on Instagram: Contact: Todd 688-3220 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
04-03-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
HII Installs First Additively Manufactured Valve Manifold Assembly on Aircraft Carrier at Newport News Shipbuilding
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that shipbuilders at its Newport News Shipbuilding division have successfully installed the first valve manifold assembly created by additive manufacturing technology on a new construction aircraft carrier. NNS continues to integrate additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, into the shipbuilding process. The use of certified 3D-printed parts has the potential to accelerate construction and delivery of vessels to the U.S. Navy by cutting lead times and improving manufacturing quality for critical components. The valve manifold assembly, a specialized assembly that allows distribution of a single source of fluid to multiple points on the ship, is installed in a pump room on Gerald R. Ford -class aircraft carrier Enterprise (CVN 80). The assembly, which is approximately 5 feet long and 1,000 pounds, reflects the shipyard's pursuit of all opportunities to support construction using additive manufacturing. NNS collaborated with DM3D Technology to manufacture the manifold body. With the completion of this evolution on Enterprise (CVN 80), similar manifolds planned for Doris Miller (CVN 81) will employ additive manufacturing rather than traditional casting methods, reducing schedule risk and improving efficiency. Photos accompanying this release are available at: . 'What started as a proof of concept quickly turned into a tangible result that is making a meaningful difference to improve efficiencies in shipbuilding,' said Dave Bolcar, NNS vice president of engineering and design. 'The benefits of this innovation will extend well beyond Enterprise (CVN 80), as we incorporate our expertise in additive manufacturing into the fundamentals of shipbuilding.' This latest advancement in the development and deployment of additive manufacturing builds on NNS' prior certification and approval as a supplier for additive manufacturing components on Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) platforms. To date, the shipyard has created more than 55 additively manufactured parts installed on both new construction vessels and those currently in the fleet, with plans to install more than 200 additional parts this year. About HII HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII's mission is to deliver the world's most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world. As the nation's largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII's workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit: Contact: Todd Corillo (757) 688-3220 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
