This week’s video comes from the US where Aurora Flight Sciences and Stratasys have teamed up to build the world’s first jet-powered, 3D printed aircraft.
Using 80% 3D printed parts, the UAV is composed of Stratasys’ ULTEM 9085 lightweight material to help achieve flight speeds of over 150mph. The high-speed system boasts an impressive 9ft wingspan and weighs in at only 33 lbs.
In the following video, Dan Campbell, aerospace research engineer at Aurora Flight Sciences, explains how the UAV project met a number of goals using Stratasys 3D printing solutions.
Can hear anything over the music . . .
Very interesting, the logical conclusion will be vehicles made with all services combines in one pre made body, no wiring looms, water pipes, oil/fuel pipes, air vents, these would all become integral with the structure. Now moving parts will be a challenge, can you print a space? Conrad