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‘V’ Plane

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Mike Osborn CEng MIMechE AUH

The simple ‘V’ shape still has power to shock us as a plane design, but Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands has been developing the concept design recently, backed by Dutch Airline KLM. The design is partially based on … Continue reading →

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3D Printed components in Aerospace

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Mike Osborn CEng MIMechE AUH

   GE Additive Centre in Ohio 3D prints parts for it’s aircraft engines ! Profound as that may seem, where reliability and caution in manufacture is paramount in the aerospace industry, it is today’s reality. In fact 35% of components … Continue reading →

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