Johns Hopkins APL and GKN Aerospace are partnering to develop a system that simulates shipboard motion for metal 3D printing at sea -- advancing the Navy's ability to produce critical parts on demand. Building on APL's success aboard the USS Bataan, this effort aims to enable motion-aware manufacturing of mission-essential components in dynamic maritime environments.Simulating the Seas to Make Additive Manufacturing Fleet-Ready
March 06, 2026
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Johns Hopkins APL and GKN Aerospace are partnering to develop a system that simulates shipboard motion for metal 3D printing at sea -- advancing the Navy's ability to produce critical parts on demand. Building on APL's success aboard the USS Bataan, this effort aims to enable motion-aware manufacturing of mission-essential components in dynamic maritime environments.
