Abu Dhabi-based Etihad has opened a new 3D printing manufacturing facility in the UAE capital to produce aircraft crafts, it announced on Thursday.

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The facility, set up by Etihad Engineering in partnership with 3D printing technology providers EOS and BigRep, has received design and production approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

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Located at the Etihad Engineering facility adjacent to Abu Dhabi International Airport, the new laboratory features two approved industrial 3D printers. The primary machine is the powder-bed fusion technology system EOS P 396 for aircraft applications.

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In contrast to traditional manufacturing processes, it enables faster production and reduced weight of cabin parts. The system produces serial parts from polymer materials such as PA 2241 FR, and enables the manufacture of cabin parts for an aircraft’s heavy maintenance C-Check, a statement said.

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Cabin defects can also be rectified within a short turnaround time, which will allow for […]

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