EOS and Etihad Airways Engineering Set to Expand Industrial 3D Printing Capabilities

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KRAILLING, Germany, Nov. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--

EOS, the world's leading technology supplier in the field of industrial 3D

printing, and Etihad Airways Engineering, the largest aircraft maintenance,

repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider in the Middle East, have agreed a

strategic partnership which will significantly expand local capabilities for

industrial 3D printing in aviation.

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The partnership agreed at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

last weekend, will enable Etihad Airways Engineering to produce aircraft parts

at their facility in Abu Dhabi. Visitors to the race were able to view a

full-scale 3D printed front wing of a Formula 1 car and speak to 3D printing

experts.

The initial phase of this collaboration, which uses EOS technology with an EOS

system for additive manufacturing(

https://www.eos.info/systems_solutions/plastic/systems_equipment/eos_p_396)

(AM), will include the qualification of machine, process and materials in

accordance with aviation regulatory requirements.

Following a structured selection process, suitable cabin interior parts will be

produced through the AM process, which offers a substantial value-add in terms

of optimised repair, lightweight design, shorter lead times and customisation

options, particularly during aircraft modifications.

Bernhard Randerath, Vice President Design, Engineering and Innovation at Etihad

Airways Engineering said: "Etihad constantly invests in new technology and has

identified additive manufacturing as a key technology for aviation interior

parts, as well as applications beyond aerospace in the future.

"The technology is a key enabler when it comes to design and innovation in our

industry. Etihad is proud to work towards a vision of a 3D-printed cabin

interior."

Markus Glasser, Senior Vice President Export Region at EOS adds: "Etihad is

providing industry-leading aircraft maintenance and engineering solutions. As

such we share the same mindset as both of our companies are committed to high

quality solutions and constant technology innovation. We are honored to support

our partner on this innovation journey, as such bringing the production of

aircraft interior parts to the next level."

After the initial steps have been completed, Etihad Airways Engineering will

certify the AM process, further develop additive manufacturing capabilities

based on this technology and jointly with EOS develop, test and qualify new

polymer materials. In the long term, Etihad plans to roll-out AM among their

customers and within their broader ecosystem.

For more information, please visit

here(https://photos.prnasia.com/prnk/20181128/2311491-1).

Stephanie Cheong

stephanie.cheong@eos.info

+65-6430-0541

SOURCE  EOS SINGAPORE PTE LTD