Additive Manufacturing for Aircraft Cockpit Interior Components

The aerospace community has a need for replacement parts for aging aircraft; however, original manufacturing pathways no longer exist or are expensive with long lead times. Additive Manufacturing (AM) now has the potential to address current supply challenges for cockpit interior components. A new tough, flame-retardant photopolymer for AM has been developed and tested in accordance with FAR 25.853 and additional requirements for cockpit components. Collaborators from University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) and 3D Systems will introduce the material, environmental/performance test results, and mechanical properties which enable qualification and use for aerospace applications.

Register now for the free webinar on Tuesday May 21 at 3:00PM Eastern Time to learn more about this material for aircraft cockpit components.

Speakers include:

Alexander B. Morgan, Ph.D., Group Leader, Distinguished Research Scientist,·University of Dayton Research Institute. Morgan has more than 28 years of experience in materials science, thermal protection systems, fire safety science, and engineering with an emphasis on chemical structure property relationships and material design. He has helped academic, government, and industrial customers solve their flame retardant and fire safety needs in a wide range of applications.

Allyson Cox, Research Engineer – Additive Manufacturing Technology Development, University of Dayton Research Institute. Through the Additive Manufacturing Technology Development group, she is focused on advancing AM machines and materials to meet current application-based challenges, many of which are in the aerospace field. This includes leading projects ranging from the development of high temperature elastomeric materials to testing of flame-resistant materials for cockpit applications.

Mike Shepard, Ph.D., Aerospace Metallurgist,·3D Systems. Shepard is an aerospace metallurgist, specializing in fatigue and fracture. He spent 16 years at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton, Ohio where he led the Behavior and Life Prediction Section and ultimately the Aircraft Structures Technology Branch. During his time in these organizations, he led efforts to both develop new technologies and solve field issues for turbine engines and airframe structures. He now leads 3D Systems’ Aerospace & Defense Segment.

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