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Australian Researchers Certify Laser Additive Manufacturing For Military Aircraft
Australian researchers and industry are working together to develop a certifiable laser additive manufacturing process for repairing high-value components on military aircraft, including fighter jets. The project, supported by Australia’s Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre, aims to reduce the need for costly and time-consuming component replacement by enabling in-country repairs. Researchers from Rosebank Engineering, RMIT, and Swinburne University are collaborating to develop a laser directed energy deposition repair process that meets OEM and NASA standards. This development was reported by Aerospace Testing International.