bogeyman
6th January 2014, 08:04
"British fighter jets have flown for the first time with parts made using 3D printing technology.
BAE Systems said the metal components were successfully used on board Tornado aircraft that flew from the defence firm's airfield at Warton, Lancashire, in late December.
The company said its engineers were using 3D technology to design and produce parts that could cut the Royal Air Force's maintenance and service bill by over £1.2m over the next four years."
http://www.theguardian.com/business/2014/jan/06/fighter-jet-flies-with-3d-printed-parts
BAE Systems said the metal components were successfully used on board Tornado aircraft that flew from the defence firm's airfield at Warton, Lancashire, in late December.
The company said its engineers were using 3D technology to design and produce parts that could cut the Royal Air Force's maintenance and service bill by over £1.2m over the next four years."
http://www.theguardian.com/business/2014/jan/06/fighter-jet-flies-with-3d-printed-parts