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Challenges on the Horizon

Challenges on the Horizon

Posted On 11 May 2022 By Protolabs
The Aerospace industry in no stranger to innovation, but with challenges of the pandemic and ongoing needs to address carbon emissions it has been left with some difficult challenges. Reflecting on a Protolabs research project two years ago, how is the industry shaping up now?
Shortening the Development Cycle in the Aerospace Sector

Shortening the Development Cycle in the Aerospace Sector

Posted On 16 January 2019 By Stephen Dyson
Safety is the overriding concern in aerospace and space technology - countless test cycles, inspection procedures and certificates are behind every single part of the jigsaw. Although safety requirements are non-negotiable, they come at a cost – they slow down the speed of the product development cycle.
New materials to lift new ideas off the ground

New materials to lift new ideas off the ground

Posted On 08 August 2018 By Stephen Dyson
The aerospace industry reduces the weight of aircraft, while keeping manufacturing costs down.