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Guest article Metal AM magazine

Metal AM in the aerospace sector: from early successes to the transformation of an industry

Text and pictures: Metal AM, 19 December 2024

Across the world, a new wave of aerospace engineers are designing and building the next generation of aero engines and systems around the revolutionary capabilities of Additive Manufacturing. Twenty years ago this was a vision, but today it is a reality. From fuel nozzles to Stage 5 and Stage 6 low pressure turbine (LPT) blades, housings to structural elements, in this article Metal AM magazine's Technical Consultant Martin McMahon reviews the progress that has been made, shining a light on selected applications that offer insight to those in the aerospace industry who want to get up to speed with progress…

The GE9X turbofan is the ultimate demonstration of the capabilities of AM, containing more than 300 metal additively manufactured parts. The engine has been selected by Boeing for its 777X airliner (Courtesy GE Aerospace)
The GE9X turbofan is the ultimate demonstration of the capabilities of AM, containing more than 300 metal additively manufactured parts. The engine has been selected by Boeing for its 777X airliner (Courtesy GE Aerospace)