Metal additive manufacturing company Norsk Titanium is shipping its first 3D printed part to aerospace company Airbus. The part has been manufactured at Norsk Titaniums Plattsburgh, New York facility.
According to NBC, Norsk Titanium is shipping the parts to Aerobus, but more likely the recipients will be aerospace company Airbus. Local reports also state that Norsk Titanium has signed a contract with fellow aerospace company Boeing to create parts for their 787 plane.
The company are expanding production at the Plattsburgh facility with the intention of having 19 MERKE IV RPD 3D printing machines installed by the end of this year. In addition, Norsk Titanium is currently increasing headcount at their New York office to facilitate expansion.