U.S. Air Force awards $1.5M contract to Optomec for additive repairs

The U.S. Air Force awarded Optomec a $1.5 million contract to develop a metal additive manufacturing system and process for repairing oversized titanium components, specifically integrally bladed rotors (blisks) used in F22 and F35 aircraft engines.

“The U.S. Air Force has awarded Optomec a $1.5 million contract to develop a metal additive manufacturing (AM) system and process that enables the repair of oversized titanium components used in aircraft engines.”additivemanufacturing.media

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• additivemanufacturing.mediaAir Force Awards $1.5M Contract to Optomec for Additive Repairs | Additive ManufacturingEdited by: AM Editorial TeamMay 20, 2022

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