Globes English – Stratasys delivers 3D printed aircraft parts for Airbus
The parts in the A350 XWB aircraft are strong and lighter weight and substantially reduce production time and manufacturing costs.
Israeli 3D printer provider Stratasys Inc. (Nasdaq: SSYS) has announced that aircraft manufacturer Airbus has produced more than 1,000 flight parts on its Stratasys FDM 3D Production Systems. The parts are for use in the first-of-type A350 XWB aircraft were delivered in December 2014.