GE announces first FAA approved 3D-printed engine part

We've only just begun to see the huge impact 3D-printing technology will have on manufacturing, and the aerospace industry is a prime example. Earlier this year we saw the first example of a 3D-printed jet engine, now GE has announced the first 3D-printed part certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a commercial jet engine. The fist-sized T25 housing for a compressor inlet temperature sensor was fabricated by GE Aviation and will be retrofitted to over 400 GE90-94B jet engines on Boeing 777 aircraft... Continue Reading GE announces first FAA approved 3D-printed engine part



Section: Aircraft



Tags: 3D Printing, Aircraft, Engine, Engine Technologies, FAA, GE



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from Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine http://www.gizmag.com/ge-faa-3d-printing-aircraft-engine-part/37018/