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3D Printing Takes Off

Posted May 27, 2014 12:00 AM by Engineering360 eNewsletter

Design validation; lightweighting; just-in-time inventory… A recent report from Aerospace Engineering highlights three areas where 3D printing is changing the dynamics of aircraft design and manufacture. These applications, however, are just the beginning. Additive manufacturing processes will soon be used to optimize electrical components like antennas and interconnects. New capabilities with sintered metal will allow the onsite production of jigs, fixtures, and other tools. Learn why the Department of Defense is investing heavily in this rapidly evolving technology.


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05/29/2014 5:47 PM

When they can 3D print a 3D Printer, things will really start to get interesting.

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05/30/2014 2:13 AM

ahem. I think I learned of this here.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RepRap_Project

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05/30/2014 2:29 AM

Sorry! I'm dumb. I don't "get" recursive humor.

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09/10/2016 2:16 AM

3d printing is developed tremendously. 3d printing is used by commercial aviation and military aviation because of features like light weight design, cost efficient tools, etc. 3d metal printing also made it easier to build complex structures within short span of time. It is also growing rapidly in power generation and marine industries.

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