[…]
Virtual Reality Brings Engineers to the Moon
Northrop Grumman engineers use virtual reality and 3D-printed models to step into astronauts’ shoes and test the feasibility of procedures in the lunar module. […]
3D Fiber Printing Invention – Patented Success in Additive Manufacturing
[…]
Surviving Space with Carbon Nanotubes and 3D Printing
Carbon nanotubes and 3D printing can help to solve the biggest survivability challenges in aerospace engineering: ESD and radiation. Here’s how. […]
3-D Printing for a Cause
When members of Northrop Grumman’s Fabrication Laboratories (FabLabs) in California began recognizing a standout need for personal protective equipment for those on the COVID-19 frontlines, they put their engineering skills to good use: using 3-D additive manufacturing to help produce face shields. Northrop Grumman quickly committed funding for labor and materials. What began as a […]
Using 3-D Printing to Meet Critical Needs of Front Line Workers
To meet the extraordinary challenge presented by COVID-19, Northrop Grumman employees have found creative ways to provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for local community healthcare workers. Starting with a few employees using their own 3-D printers to make face shields, headbands, and mask extenders, the effort recently expanded to include Northrop Grumman’s Fabrication Labs (FabLabs) […]