In this article, Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding assess Archer Aviation’s push into defense, driven by the Overair IP acquisition and its Anduril and AFWERX programs, showing how additive manufacturing and AM-for-composites compress design-to-flight cycles, reduce weight, and enable distributed sustainment for next-generation eVTOLs.
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Taking Flight: How 3D Printing and Hybrid Tech are Propelling the eVTOL Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the transformative synergy between eVTOL advancements and 3D printing, showcasing how companies like Archer, Zuri, and Anduril are shaping the future of aviation.