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

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. 🚀♻️ #AdditiveManufacturing #Aerospace #CircularEconomy