Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

RAF Fighter Flies On Printed Parts

Posted by samzenpus on from the make-me-another dept.

Rambo Tribble writes "In what is being touted as a milestone, Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 fighter jets have flown with 3-D printed parts. The announcement came from defense company BAE Systems, and it depicts the program as a model for cost-saving. From the article: 'The parts include protective covers for cockpit radios and guards for power take-off shafts. It is hoped the technology could cut the RAF's maintenance and service bill by over £1.2m over the next four years.'"

1 of 100 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Just add "3D printed" to any tech presentation by netsavior · · Score: 4, Funny

    I heard someone refer to a Lathe as a 3D printer... and my dentist proudly told me that he got a 3D printer for teeth, then showed me his CNC milling machine.

    I am just waiting for the swiss army knife "3D printer" pocket knife that allows you to "manually 3D print with Cellulose media"