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Unlocking the
Potential of
3D-Printed
Polymers
in Aerospace
and Defense
I
n 2014, Airbus made history when it introduced
a small metal bracket through additive manufacturing
(AM) to secure an engine on one of its
commercial jetliners. This milestone marked the
beginning of an era of innovation in aerospace, pushing
the boundaries of technology. The journey from
that first AM experiment to today's transformative
landscape in the aerospace and defense industries has
been nothing short of remarkable. The capabilities of
AM have redefined the sector, offering unprecedented
efficiencies and reshaping how we understand and
approach manufacturing.
Aerospace and defense has emerged as a trailblazer in
the adoption of AM. While aerospace and defense AM
demand was negatively impacted during the COVID-19
pandemic, the global aerospace and defense additive
manufacturing market is projected to grow from $3.73
billion in 2021 to $13.01 billion in 2028.
The surge in AM adoption within the aerospace
and defense sectors owes much of its success to innovative
advancements in materials. A diverse range of
materials, including high-temperature AM polymers
and composites, has ushered in new possibilities,
enabling the rapid production of flight-worthy parts
capable of withstanding extreme conditions, meeting
strict industry standards for reliability, repeatability,
and performance.
Why Replace Metal with High-Strength
3D-Printed Plastics?
High-strength 3D-printed plastics have emerged
as alternatives to traditional metals in aerospace and
defense applications. Materials such as reinforced
nylon, PEEK, PEKK, PEI, and PPS now have mechanical
properties rivaling certain metals, rendering them
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