Wipro 3D has collaborated with Engine Division of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) to Manufacture Aero Engine Component, Nozzle Guide Vane (also called the Inner Ring), 3D Printed in a high temperature resilient steel A286 operating in the hot zone using Metal 3D Printing.
- The Inner Ring has also received Airworthiness Certifications from Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC).
Background:
In January, 2020, HAL, India’s aerospace and defence company and Wipro 3D, the metal additive manufacturing (AM) business of Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN), have signed a 1st of its kind MOU to design, develop, prove out, manufacture and repair of Aerospace Components using Metal Additive Technology.
Key Info:
The Wipro3D manufactured components will be installed in HAL manufactured helicopter engines.
What is CEMILAC?
It is a regulatory body under Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO), Ministry of Defence(MoD) that provides Airworthiness Certification for Military Aircraft, Helicopters, Aero-engines, Air launched weapons and other Airborne Stores.
Director/ Chief Executive– APVS Prasad
Headquarters– Bengaluru, Karnataka
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About Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL):
Chairman and Managing Director– R Madhavan
Headquarters – Bengaluru, Karnataka
About Wipro 3D:
It is the metal Additive Manufacturing-AM(3D) business of Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN)
Headquarters – Bengaluru, Karnataka
Vice President and Business Head– Ajay Parikh
