# Spirit AeroSystems delivers first 3D printed titanium part for Boeing 787

Spirit AeroSystems delivered its first additive-manufactured titanium structural component for the Boeing 787, a back-up fitting for an access door latch, produced in collaboration with Norsk Titanium.

- Type: Product launch
- Announced: 2019-01-14
- Where: Wichita, Kansas, United States
- Status: completed
- Products: 3D printed titanium structural component
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Spirit AeroSystems](https://endata.com/companies/16652.md)
- [Norsk Titanium AS](https://endata.com/companies/16099.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [aero-mag.com](https://www.aero-mag.com/spirit-aerosystems-3d-printed-boeing-787), 2019-01-14: "Spirit AeroSystems announced the receipt of its first additive-manufactured, titanium, structural component for the Boeing 787."

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