3D-Printing for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)

Cost-effective production of prototypes and small production runs play an important role in the fast-growing market for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). This is an ideal area for Additive Manufacturing (AM): as even one-off parts do not cause additional costs in the production process, EOS technology is optimally suited to Rapid Prototyping (RP) and small production runs. Users can develop variants without incurring additional tooling costs. This saves money and minimises risk. Innovative EOS AM processes grant product engineers maximum design freedom. Even complex aerodynamic structures can be manufactured cost-effectively and quickly from CAD (Computer Aided Design) data. Movable parts like flaps or hinges for example can easily be integrated into the wings or body within a single manufacturing operation.