Australian researchers unveil world's first 3D printed jet engine that could lead to cheaper, lighter and more fuel-efficient jets. Full Story: Australian researchers have unveiled the world's first 3D-printed jet engine, a manufacturing breakthrough that could lead to cheaper, lighter and more fuel-efficient jets. Engineers at Monash University and its commercial arm Amaero Engineering are making top-secret prototypes for Boeing Co, Airbus Group NV, Raytheon Co and Safran SA in a development that could be the saviour of Australia's struggling manufacturing sector. Dr. Robert Hobbs, outgoing CEO of Amaero, told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on Tuesday that 3D printing can cut production times for components from three months to just six days. "The turn around time associated with trying out, particularly trying out a new part is very long, can be months. Where as we can scan this, print it off in a matter of days and so the big advantage is that we can speed up the tu... ( More) | 
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