XB-1 Aircraft Features 21 Titanium 3D-Printed Parts
DENVER, CO–The XB-1 aircraft from Boom Supersonic includes 21 flight hardware components that are manufactured by the Sapphire 3D metal printer from VELO3D. The XB-1 demonstrates the power of 3D printing to enable innovation while accelerating product development.
“Aviation hardware is especially difficult to manufacture with 3D metal printing, due to challenging aerodynamic designs that must be balanced with superior durability and high temperature requirements,” says Benny Buller, CEO and founder of VELO3D. “[Our] technology allows the production of lightweight, complex designs for mission-critical applications in the toughest operating conditions.”