L3Harris cuts propulsion component lead times 10× with additive manufacturing.

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-28T01:18:48+00:00

L3Harris Technologies has decreased lead times for hypersonic engine components by tenfold using advanced additive manufacturing, supported by a Department of War contract, to create a "factory of the future" that lowers costs and speeds up production.

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2026-02-28 01:18:48

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L3Harris Technologies has significantly reduced the lead times for propulsion components used in air-breathing hypersonic engines by a factor of ten through enhanced additive manufacturing processes. This development, supported by a Department of War Manufacturing Technology Program contract, aims to accelerate development and testing while lowering production costs. The initiative focuses on creating a “factory of the future” utilizing large-format additive manufacturing, robotics, and optimized processes to produce complete propulsion systems from powdered metal.

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