The commercial aerospace industry, common to its rich technology history, will be the leading edge in emerging technologies that will continue to shift its trajectory. This study is a deep dive into how the Fourth Industrial Revolution is shaping Aerospace 4.0 and transforming aerospace systems and the aftermarket landscape over the next decade. ...

15 May 2018  |  Global

Global 3D Printing Materials Market for Aerospace Industry, Forecast to 2024

Market Set to Witness Exemplary Growth with High Double-digit Growth Over the Forecast Period

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This research service analyzes the global 3D printing materials market for the aerospace industry. The main segments covered by product type are plastic powders, plastic filaments, and metal powders. Plastic powders are further sub-segmented into polyamide, TPU, PEEK, and others. Plastic filaments are sub-segmented into PEI, ABS, polycarbonate, and...

The aerospace industry is focusing on reducing the weight of aircraft in order to attain better fuel efficiency and performance. This is creating a need for materials with better mechanical, chemical, and thermal properties that can replace heavy metals. With lightweight and durability of components of prime importance, lightweight composites (f...

Aerospace coatings are mostly used for protection and improving aesthetic appearance. Coatings can help in enhancing surface protection, improving paint life, and increasing functionalization of surfaces. Research efforts are focused on developing multifunctional and smart coatings; using self-healing coatings; and increasing adoption of nanocoati...

The recent reductions in oil price appear to be long-term trends, which will reduce the drive for flight efficiency. However, fuel cost is still the single most significant operating cost for airlines and will impact all modernization decisions. Despite an improving economic environment, the heady days of the mid-2000s for business aircraft will no...

Nanotech enables the development of strong lightweight materials, which could be implemented in aluminium alloys for various benefits in aircraft operation and maintenance. Nanotechnologies may also be employed for powering internal operations of the aircraft or spacecraft or implemented in the auxiliary power or battery units. The Nanotech TechVi...

This issue of Advanced Manufacturing TOE notes developments and innovations in composites manufacturing for aircraft, including jet engines, hybrid airships, supersonic aircraft, rockets. The Advanced Manufacturing TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) covers global innovations and developments related to manufacturing and industrial automation on a...

This issue of Advanced Manufacturing TOE profiles key 3D printing developments, such as engine part and larger structures or components, and also notes opportunities and challenges, impacting 3D printing in the aerospace industry. The Advanced Manufacturing TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) covers global innovations and developments related to ...

Plastics can be used in a wide range of areas in the aerospace industry such as cabins, decks, cockpits, fuselage, blades, airframes, and wings. They are lightweight compared to metals such as steel and aluminum, and provide high performance in terms of mechanical properties (strength, stiffness, and toughness). Plastics used in the aerospace indus...