UAE: New additive manufacturing technology to cut aircraft emissions by 50%

UAE: New additive manufacturing technology to cut aircraft emissions by 50%

"Additive manufacturing technologies have advanced significantly in recent years, and are set to become a highly disruptive force across the global manufacturing industry," she told Khaleej Times.

"Additive manufacturing allows us unprecedented freedom to realise incredible levels of light-weighting and functionality to boost industry operations – all while providing a sustainable alternative to conventional manufacturing processes."

Statista reports that the global additive manufacturing market is projected to reach $30.6 billion in 2028 and expand at a rate of 14.4 per cent annually.

Realising the significance of this new technology, Dr Aboulkhair pointed out that many industries are beginning to integrate additive manufacturing into their business operations.

"Aerospace, automotive, and medical are just some industries that additive manufacturing has already impacted. Using additive manufacturing, engineers in the aerospace industry can efficiently design intricate and complex geometric structures with less lead time and eliminate the need for large amounts of material. This ensures aircraft consume less fuel, CO2 emissions are halved, and costs are significantly reduced, leading to reasonably priced airfares for passengers."

Dr Aboulkhair said the automotive industry uses additive manufacturing to produce multiple parts without tools, reducing production and development costs.

"Much like aerospace, the automotive industry also requires its products to endure harsh weather conditions