A U.S Company based in Florida has manufactured the TF-179 Drone Boat using robot arms which deposit the material layer by layer, instead of using moulds or machines to create each part separately and then assembling everything.
Haddy has achieved this feat thanks to the advancements in large-format 3D printing using automation. This also demonstrates how additive manufacturing techniques are making their way into the maritime and defence industries.
Not only does 3D printing speed up the manufacturing process, but it also enables the accommodation of changes at any stage of production without the need to start afresh, thus making it easier and faster to produce complex ship designs, offering greater flexibility than traditional methods.
Haddy used the same tech to build the hull of an unmanned surface vehicle and boost production for a client.
According to the company, 3D printing using additive manufacturing can help cut short the development cycles, enabling manufacturers to produce and evaluate new vessel designs in less time.
It is ideal for complex or
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