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According to Stratasys, Airbus has comprehensively introduced AM and taken it to a new level, starting with an initial component, a replacement part for a crew seat. More than 200,000 certified Stratasys polymer parts are now in active use.
Airbus manufactures components for the A320, A350, and A400M models using Stratasys Ultem 9085 Filament Certified Grade (CG) material on several Stratasys industrial FDM printers. “We can produce certified, reproducible components faster and are less dependent on complex supply chains. This manufacturing flexibility reduces costs and improves responsiveness,” says Serge Senac, Airbus Industrial Leader for Polymer Additive Manufacturing.
The parts meet stringent aerospace requirements while enabling faster and more cost-effective replacement of various components throughout the aircraft. Thanks to decentralized manufacturing, Airbus can produce parts where and when they are needed, reducing aircraft downtime, minimizing inventory, and avoiding costly delays in the supply chain.
