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QinetiQ and AMS have achieved a world-first flight using a structural component 3D printed from 98% recycled titanium.
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QinetiQ and AMS have achieved a world-first flight using a structural component 3D printed from 98% recycled titanium.

Originally reported by aerospacetestinginternational.com

QinetiQ and AMS have achieved a world-first flight using a structural component 3D printed from 98% recycled titanium. Validated on an Agusta A109S, the part reached 97% material efficiency while slashing CO2e emissions by 93.5%. This validation proves that secondary aerospace-grade powders can meet rigorous flight-safety standards, enabling a truly circular defense economy. By decoupling from volatile global markets, nations can establish domestic material sovereignty through resource recovery. 🚀♻️

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