Stratasys Selected to Print Parts for Airbus

Stratasys, a provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, has been selected by Airbus to produce 3D-printed parts for its A350 XWB aircraft. The organization has already made more than 1000 flight parts on FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) production systems.

The parts are printed with the ULTEM 9085 resin, which provides a high strength-to-weight ratio and is compliant for aircraft interior applications, according to the company.

“We are delighted that Stratasys additive manufacturing solutions are being adopted by Airbus for its flagship A350 XWB aircraft. Both companies share a vision of applying innovative technologies to design and manufacturing to create game-changing benefits,” said Dan Yalon, executive vice president, Business Development, Marketing & Vertical Solutions for Stratasys. “Our additive manufacturing solutions can produce complex parts on-demand, ensuring on time delivery while streamlining supply chains.  Additive manufacturing also greatly improves the buy-to-fly ratio as significantly less material is wasted than with conventional manufacturing methods. Stratasys is looking forward to bringing these and other advantages to its collaboration with Airbus and to being part of Airbus’ Factory of the Future initiative.”

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