Arconic, Airbus Link to Expand 3DP for Aerospace

摘要

Aluminum giant Arconic is engaged in cooperative research with Airbus SAS to develop large-scale 3D-printed airframe parts. Their efforts are directed a defining production processes and design parameters for parts up to 1 meter (or 3 feet) long, drawing on Arconic's current capabilities in metallurgy and metal additive manufacturing, and Airbus's expertise in aircraft design and qualification.