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Emirates pioneers 3D printing for aircraft components
Emirates is using cutting-edge 3D printing technology to manufacture components for its aircraft cabins. Emirates has reached a significant milestone in innovation by using Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), a new and ground-breaking 3D printing technique to produce video monitor shrouds. Another recent achievement has been the 3D printing, certification and installation of aircraft cabin air…
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World’s largest 3D-printed object for airplane wings
This is the world’s largest 3D-printed object. It was printed at Oak Ridge National Lab, and took 30 hours to make. It’s a tool that will help Boeing build aircraft wings. Preliminary tests show it’s lighter, cheaper, and just as strong as the current tool. Video courtesy of US Department of Energy and Boeing.