Airbus is pioneering the integration of 3D-printed titanium aircraft parts, utilizing a method called wire-directed energy deposition (w-DED).
w-DED allows for more agile design and construction, can produce large structural components over 23 feet long, and significantly reduces material waste compared to traditional manufacturing.
Parts produced via w-DED are already being integrated into the A350's cargo door surround area, with Airbus planning continued experimentation and evaluation for broader application.
The European aerospace giant is investigating a particular type of 3D printing known as wire-directed energy deposition, or w-DED. The method allows for more agile design and construction and cuts down on material waste, Airbus said this week.
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Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.
