Safran Power Units Obtains EASA Certification for 3D Printed APU Part

French aerospace firm Safran Power Units, which is part of the international high-technology group Safran, specializes in designing and manufacturing power systems for civil and military aerospace. Safran is joining several other companies at the International Paris Air Show this week, and it has a pretty major announcement. Safran Power Units has obtained the first certification for a 3D printed auxiliary power unit (APU) major part from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This milestone certification for a gas turbine engine will set Safran in the right direction for eventually achieving mass production. Read more at 3DPrint.com: http://3dprint.com/178575/safran-eas...cation-nozzle/

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