This is EXACTLY what Mark Cola has been saying:
[you said]
"While the Leap project represents only one of the thousands of parts in a jet engine, Cloran points out that additive manufacturing for metal parts has only been in existence for 10 years, and applications for the technology are expected to increase exponentially, particularly beyond 2018 when the process is expected to be able to use multiple metals to create designer alloys. New predictive analysis tools that identify failure points with computer-aided design (CAD) models, and offers solutions in advance of production will also help. Certification of the new parts is currently a hurdle, says Cloran, but the issues are solvable. "
Compare to our latest filing…
"software “Apps” for reducing design and development cycle times, saving the end customer time and money. These Apps could utilize the Cloud as the future of AM is moving towards data files and part data being stored in and downloaded from Cloud-based resources. We therefore envision extending our competitive advantage in the future by further developing and offering a PrintRite3D® CAD suite of Apps which would be specifically developed to improve part designs and significantly reduce traditional trial and error design approaches for features such as distortion control."
Including our PrintRite3D® technology as part of GE Aviation’s quality control model should provide the necessary "objective evidence of compliance" required by their customer (the F.A.A.) to ensure production quality and process reliability.
and, from the Mich. Tech agreement:
"Along with strategic partners, we intend to develop, test, and launch a customized, low-cost 3D printing solution for metals like titanium, steel, aluminum, and nickel-based alloys."
