HII (NYSE: HII) reports that shipbuilders at its Newport News Shipbuilding division have successfully installed the first valve manifold assembly created by 3D printing (additive manufacturing technology) on a new construction aircraft carrier.
NNS continues to integrate additive manufacturing 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...