In aviation MRO (maintenance repair, and overhaul), aircraft maintenance cycles are complex, highly regulated operations. While upgrades must be made, each day that an aircraft remains out of service increases downtime costs and disrupts customer schedules.
When an aircraft goes in for a major “C” or “D” check — maintenance cycles that can last from six weeks to a full year — operators look for every opportunity to make upgrades, replace obsolete systems, and return the aircraft to service faster.
For VIP and special mission aircraft, these upgrades often involve custom, low-volume interior components that are long out of production. Legacy lighting systems, cabin panels, and specialty fittings can have lead times of several months, especially when OEM parts are no longer available.
That’s where Spectrum Networks steps in. By using industrial 3D printers and Continuous Fiber Reinforcement (CFR), Spectrum Networks can rapidly design and produce 3D printed aircraft parts that meet strict aerospace requirements — without the long waits and high costs of traditional manufacturing.
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