FUTURE IS SKY HIGH FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

ALONG WITH MEDICAL, THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY HAS BEEN THE MOST ENTHUSIASTIC EARLY ADOPTER OF 3D-PRINTING TECHNOLOGY.

- SUJATHA VISHNURAJ

MANUFACTURING IS A CHALLENGE IN THE aerospace industry—limited capacities, complex geometries, strength requirements, temperature resistance requirements etc. not only are aerospace parts extraordinarily complex but also need to be structurally sound and meet the highest quality assurance standards of almost any industry. The aerospace industry has been using Additive Manufacturing (AM) for many applications. From aircraft and helicopter parts to engines and turbines, 3D technologies save time and money to create stronger, more efficient components. AM has improved part performance, reduced weight and has helped to remove design and production constraints.