Select Page

The Old-School Engine That Powers the B-52 Gets a 3D-Printed Upgrade

The Old-School Engine That Powers the B-52 Gets a 3D-Printed Upgrade

Written by David

August 10, 2020

[post-views]

The U.S. Air Force has 3D-printed its first metal part for a jet engine. The replacement part, made for the engine that powers the B-52 Stratofortress bomber, will keep the plane flying until new engines are fitted to the aging jets in the late 2020s.

 .

The Air Force likes additive manufacturing technology, with its promise of cheap and always available parts, but is proceeding slowly to ensure it doesn’t push the tech too far to potentially disastrous results. ✈ You like badass planes. We like badass planes. Let’s nerd out over them together. Air Force engineers at […]

You May Also Like…

A Perfect Pair: 3D Printed Drones

A Perfect Pair: 3D Printed Drones

Drones bring great energy to the design and 3D printing realm, with engineers engaged in developing new technology...

Pin It on Pinterest

3D Printing Today - 3D Printing News and 3D Printing Trends
The Old-School Engine That Powers the B-52 Gets a 3D-Printed Upgrade
A Perfect Pair: 3D Printed Drones
GE Aviation looks to 3D printing to obtain crucial spare parts for jet engines for U.S. combat aircraft
How to Transition from Offshore to Local Outsourced Manufacturing

Share This

Share this post with your friends!

Shares