Laser-Sintering from EOS at Unmanned Systems North America

By DE Editors

EOS will exhibit at the AUVSI Unmanned Systems North America 2011 conference, which takes place in Washington, D.C., Aug. 16-19. The company will demonstrate UAV parts and presenting background from technical experts on the use of laser-sintering as a competitive business strategy.

“UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) design and manufacture is the most dynamically growing and evolving sector of the aerospace industry, and it has its own demanding challenges,” says Udo Behrendt, business development manager, aerospace at EOS. “The unique capabilities of our systems meet these challenges while eliminating some of the costs and manufacturing restrictions of traditional processes.”

Available laser-sintered materials are suited for unmanned aircraft, according to the company. EOS says AlSi10Mg Aluminum can be used to create lighter-weight thin-walled parts; NickelAlloy IN718 and IN625 provide high tensile strength and uniform corrosion resistance. In plastics, aside from various polyamide 11 and 12 materials, EOS also offers fire-retardant polyamide PA 2210 FR as well as PEEK HP3.

More materials options are available from EOS’ strategic partner Advanced Laser Materials (ALM).

For more information, visit the AUVSI Unmanned Systems North America site, EOS and ALM.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.