@ Turkish Aerospace Industries
The importance of Additive Manufacturing technology has gradually increased for the aerospace industry in the last decades. The specific applications for each of the sub-branches of this technology have been developed and continue to grow. The development of these technologies, especially in the aerospace sector, where international regulations and rules are strict, has led to developments that will have a multiplier effect in other sectors. These improvements include development of materials, machines and processes. From this perspective, DED technology is among the promising technologies. Many application examples have been developed because it is a fast and effective technology that allows the use of different materials. Since DED Additive Manufacturing technology is based on welding technology well known by the industry, many subsystems can be easily adapted. With the support of developments in machine technologies (robotic applications, automation technologies, etc.), high value-added products can be produced. In aircraft technologies, technology is widely used in direct Near Net shape aircraft parts and mold production.