Lockheed Martin Scales LPBF for Thermal Management Parts in Hypersonic and Aircraft Systems

Lockheed Martin is scaling laser powder-bed fusion technology to manufacture thermal management parts for advanced aircraft and hypersonic systems more quickly. The advancement strengthens supply chain resilience while reducing production timelines for next-generation defense and aerospace platforms.

Lockheed Martin, the US aerospace and defense company, is advancing laser powder-bed fusion additive manufacturing to enable faster operational readiness for next-generation aircraft, hypersonic systems, and electric propulsion platforms. The effort is tied to supply chain resilience and to shorter…

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