Advanced composites company Hexcel has announced the launch of an electrically conductive PEKK-based thermoplastic carbon fibre composite material for additive manufacturing.
Optomec has secured a $1 million contract with the United States Air Force to deliver a ‘high volume production machine’ for the refurbishment of turbine engine components.
Optomec has recorded more than 10 million turbine blade refurbishments with its metal 3D printing technology after conducting a recent customer survey.
The National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME) at Auburn University is to initiate a two-year aerospace additive manufacturing project with backing from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The milestone refers to a #4/5 bearing housing, a major structural component inside the ATF3-6 turbofan engine on board the Dassault Falcon 20G maritime patrol aircraft.
Patrick Dunne, Vice President, Advanced Application Development at 3D Systems explores the advantages the aerospace industry can gain by embracing design for additive manufacturing.
Stratasys has recorded one of its largest ever aerospace orders after Latvian service provider AM Craft purchased four F900 Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) systems.
Stratasys and SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) have announced their joint venture organisation has received the AS9100D quality management certification for supply to the aerospace industry.
SLM Solutions and Honeywell are said to have achieved an "important milestone" in an ongoing collaboration to develop parameter sets for aluminium alloy F357.