How Additive Manufacturing Is Changing Aerospace Production
Additive manufacturing in aerospace has impacted the manufacturing and design of aircraft. Learn more about how 3D printing is changing aerospace production.
Additive manufacturing in aerospace has impacted the manufacturing and design of aircraft. Learn more about how 3D printing is changing aerospace production.
GKN Fokker, NLR (Netherlands Aerospace Centre), Delft University of Technology and SAM|XL, have successfully manufactured one the world’s largest thermoplastic components as part of the Multi-Functional Fuselage Demonstrator (MFFD) project led by Airbus.
Propulsion startup ZeroAvia conducted the first flight of its hydrogen-electric powertrain on a Dornier 228 testbed from Cotswold Airport, England, on Jan. 19.
LIFT, the Detroit-based Department of Defense manufacturing innovation institute, announces the launch of a materials characterization and testing project, led by Alfred University, aimed at accelerating the development of materials for hypersonic systems.
A new coalition of organizations with expertise in defense technology will push for more 5G adoption.
Military contractors are now using augmented reality (AR) for everything from training to manufacturing to battlefield operations, and that trend is likely to increase.
When it comes to processes used to develop products for aerospace, “Which is better for metal-to-metal bonding?” is a common manufacturing question. Find out the best process.
Researchers have unveiled the product of a technology research partnership between the Army and researchers at Vanderbilt University this week: a lightweight exosuit to boost soldiers’ weightlifting capability while reducing the risk of a back injury.
The aerospace and defense industry was one of the first to adopt additive technology – thanks to the many applications of AM, the sector become one of the market’s biggest player, contributing $3.58bn in 2020.
Aerospace manufacturers are continuing to implement advanced manufacturing technologies to drive additional benefits from digitalization in the aviation industry.