Aeronautics is one of the main growth markets for e-Manufacturing. Typical applications include engine and turbine parts, as well as components for cabin interiors. The particular advantages of the technology are the speed and cost effectiveness with which fully operative parts with complex geometries and aerodynamic properties can be made available. Other factors are material and weight savings which can reduce fuel consumption. In addition, the possibility to produce small batches and make manufacturer-specific modifications, eg in the cabin area, are aspects which support the use of this technology. The major players in this market have all long since integrated e-Manufacturing into their future production strategies.

