The Additive Technology Center (ATC) of the United Engine Corporation (UEC, part of Rostec State Corporation) and the Moscow Aviation Institute (MAI) have agreed to expand cooperation. The parties will develop new educational programs for 3D production of parts for aircraft engines, including components that are already used in the PD-8 and PD-14.
The Additive Technology Center (ATC) is one of the key participants in programs for creating new generation Russian aircraft engines.
Today, 3D-printed parts are already used in serial units of the PD-8 and PD-14, which reduces the weight of components, speeds up production and increases reliability.
The use of additive technologies for the manufacture of complex parts is one of the main directions in the development of aviation and rocket engine construction. The partnership will ensure that the growing needs of the aerospace industry are met by specialists who are proficient in additive manufacturing methods, and will allow scientific developments to be put into practice more quickly.
As part of the signed roadmap, ATC and MAI will create programs of higher, secondary and additional professional education in the field of «additive technologies».
It is planned to launch a production postgraduate program where young engineers will be able to conduct research jointly with UEC enterprises.
3D printing of metal parts is capable of revolutionizing the entire approach to aircraft production, the United Aircraft Corporation noted.
Earlier www1.ru reported that Russia will earn billions of dollars for the aviation industry by producing the SJ-100 abroad.
