France is known for its excellence in producing aerospace components and for being a global presence in the industry. Turbomeca, producer of helicopter turbines, is keeping their promise to their client base in excellence and a commitment to innovation and employing new technology as it benefits their products. They will begin 3D printing components at their manufacturing facility in Bordes, with fuel injector nozzles and combuster swirlers. With one industrial 3D printer in service, they have been approved for more and will be 3D printing serial production of the parts in the near future. For more details, check out the full article: http://3dprint.com/37012/turbomeca-aerospace-3d-print/


Below is a look at some of the components that Turbomeca will use 3D technology to produce: