RAPID + TCT: The Next Level of Aerospace Manufacturing
Supply Chain Efficiency and Rapid Prototyping: Additive manufacturing can streamline the aerospace supply chain by allowing for on-demand production of parts and reducing reliance on traditional manufacturing processes and suppliers. This flexibility enables faster iteration and prototyping of designs, reducing time-to-market for new aircraft components and systems. Additionally, it facilitates the production of obsolete or hard-to-find parts, extending the operational lifespan of existing aircraft. (Source: "The Application of Additive Manufacturing in Aerospace Supply Chain Management" by M. Pei et al., in International Journal of Production Research, 2018)