Can 3D-printed fighter jet parts withstand the rigors of carrier operations?

The engineers have designed 3D-printed composite patches that can be manufactured and applied directly on the aircraft.

Die U.S. Navy nutzt 3D-Drucker, um Reparaturflicken für Kampjets zu erstellen. Die Einsatzbereitschaft soll so schneller wieder hergestellt werden.

Can 3D-printed fighter jet parts withstand the rigors of carrier operations?

The US Navy has begun flight-testing 3D-printed replacement parts in an effort to cut fighter jet repair times and reduce dependence on vulnerable supply chains; from China to…