The Sukhoi T-4 "Sotka," a Mach 3 titanium strike aircraft that promised invulnerability but collapsed under cost, complexity, ...

QinetiQ has completed what may be the world's first flight of an aircraft containing a 3D printed structural component ...

QinetiQ successfully completed the maiden flight of a 3D printed structural component made from recycled titanium.

QinetiQ and AMS have completed the maiden flight of an aircraft featuring a structural component produced by PBF-LB Additive Manufacturing from recycled titanium.

QinetiQ and AMS Ltd have completed a test flight of an aircraft carrying a structural component that’s been 3D printed from recycled titanium.

Titanium is commonly used in defence platforms, due to its high strength-to-weight ratio and its resistance to corrosion. Global demand for the material has increased due to urbanisation and ...