A new engine , called Jet , uses a nozzle created by 3D printing . The material used for the fan blades is a tough ceramic that reduces the weight of the blades by 1,000 pounds . GE Aviation has acquired companies that specialized in direct metal laser sintering . Airbus has also begun to experiment with additive manufacturing .
A new engine , called LEAP , incorporates a nozzle made by 3-D printing . The material used for the fan blades is a tough ceramic that reduces the weight of the plane by 1,000 pounds . GE Aviation has acquired companies that specialize in direct metal laser sintering . Airbus has also started to experiment with additive manufacturing .