3D Printing in Aerospace
Realize designs before
committing them to production
3D printing has become a vital tool for aerospace engineers helping them to achieve rapid prototyping, tooling and even part manufacturing. It can now all take place on-site, ensuring trade secrets never leave their facility.
- Product development
- Wind testing
- Quality control
- Custom tools & parts
- Jigs, fixtures & gauges
- Small production runs
Why choose an Ultimaker
in Aerospace?
- Engineers can discuss a design with peers or rapidly test the market potential at a trade-show
- 3D printing shrinks the development process from months to a matter of days
- You can verify a design before investing in an expensive molding tool
- You’re able to test ideas quickly and discover what does and doesn’t work. New iterations have no cost penalties
- It’s easy to personalize and tweak parts to uniquely fit your needs at no extra cost and in just a matter of hours
A stunning airplane by Valcrow. Conceptualized and realized using 3D printing.
3D printed examples in aerospace
![3D printed jet turbine engine Jet turbine engine](https://d2py9w124w2itd.cloudfront.net/photo/topic/350x0/571f58484d23a.png)
Validate designs
With 3D printing you can easily test and validate designs. This allows you to refine your concept quickly and eliminate costly mistakes.
![3D printed passenger airplane model Passenger airplane model](https://d2py9w124w2itd.cloudfront.net/photo/topic/350x0/571f58484d2a8.png)
Demo real-life models
There’s nothing like having a physical model. With it you can test market potential and have meaningful discussions with key stakeholders.
![3D printed end use aerospace part with complex geometry End use aerospace part](https://d2py9w124w2itd.cloudfront.net/photo/topic/350x0/571f58484d2f2.png)
Complex geometries
It’s now possible to 3D print highly customized, complex and unique models. There’s no need to worry about tooling and lead-times.
![Original metal versus lightened 3D printed part comparison 3D printed part vs metal part comparison](https://d2py9w124w2itd.cloudfront.net/photo/topic/350x0/571fd0e7e554c.png)
The lighter the better
In a matter of hours, sometimes minutes, you can cheaply prototype airplane parts to test lighter designs before going into production.
Prototype large parts quickly
with the Ultimaker 2 Extended+
By 3D printing your prototypes you’ll not only save money, but a great deal of time. There’s no lead-times in your design process. And no time waiting for tooling or moldmaking. Welcome to prototyping in fast forward.
Meet the Ultimaker 2 Extended+https://thes3d.gr/ultimaker-2-extended/