Press A look at how some of the world’s biggest aerospace and MRO companies are embracing 3D printing.
According to a variety of market reports, aerospace accounts for roughly 20% of the 3D printing market. It offers numerous benefits to the sector; part consolidation, reduced inventory, on-demand manufacturing, light-weighting reduced costs and fuel consumption. For replacement parts where timescales are tight, and downtime must be kept to a minimum, speed of delivery can be a game-changer.
Source: How 3D printing is shaping the future of aircraft maintenance, repair & overhaul – TCT Magazine
