In addition to announcing its new LaserProFusion polymer additive manufacturing technology at Formnext 2018 last week, EOS also demonstrated some other coloring technologies and AM applications. It is worth noting that the company launched many Jet Suits, Gravity Industries' 3D printed wearable aircraft components.
The Jet Suit demonstrated at Formnext is the brainchild of Richard Browning, who founded Gravity Industries in 2017 to promote anti-gravity projects aimed at achieving human flight.
The kit currently includes arm components equipped with two mini-jet engines and a backpack equipped with an engine and a fuel tank. When worn, it enables users to fly at speeds in excess of 70 km / h and allows 1,000 horsepower.
EOS is an expert in the field of industrial 3D printing. It has played an important role in the development and iteration of flying Jet kits. In cooperation with Gravity Industries, EOS has optimized parts kits by improving performance and reducing weight.
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It's worth noting that Gravity Industries uses EOS's polymer technology to 3D print parts such as cable wiring, electronics and battery cases. Also uses EOS's metal AM technology to print parts for boom and thrust control.
Güngоr Kara, EOS Chief Digital Officer (CDO), commented. "As a pioneer in industrial 3D printing, we share the same innovative spirit. For Jet Suit, Gravity needs components that can provide high component stability and weight reduction, and can achieve continuous product iteration and optimization. This is exactly what additive manufacturing does Where it works. It provides real added value because it can inspire companies to change how they design and manufacture. "
Crucially, additive manufacturing has enabled Gravity Industries to significantly reduce the cost of its jet suite. By converting from titanium to aluminum, it can also reduce the weight of the boom by 10%-which makes the Jet Suit easier to wear and operate.
AM also enables companies to conduct rapid design iterations and test various optimization functions. An important optimization process involves integrating Jet Suit parts; according to Gravity Industries, it is able to redesign eight separate parts into three parts. This also allows Jet Suit developers to reduce the number of connecting bosses and reduce the risk of failure.
Richard Browning, founder and chief test pilot of jet apparel, said. "For me, innovation comes from courage and thinking about unthinkable things. We are already pushing the boundaries of what can happen today, and we are innovating every day to create the future."