{"id":324987,"date":"2025-12-17T15:48:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T19:48:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/noticias\/saab-and-divergent-advance-autonomous-aircraft-with-3d-printed-fuselage\/"},"modified":"2025-12-19T15:42:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T19:42:55","slug":"saab-and-divergent-advance-autonomous-aircraft-with-3d-printed-fuselage","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/saab-and-divergent-advance-autonomous-aircraft-with-3d-printed-fuselage\/","title":{"rendered":"Saab and Divergent advance autonomous aircraft with 3D printed fuselage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The collaboration between Divergent Technologies and Saab has resulted in a 4.5-meter fuselage composed of just 26 printed metal parts, assembled using an automated robotic automated robotic system<\/a><\/strong>. This approach eliminates molds and jigs, relying on the DAPS adaptive production system, which integrates digital design, AI optimization and automated assembly<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

The DAPS (Divergent Adaptive Production System) uses laser powder bed fusion technology and generative design algorithms to distribute material efficiently, resulting in lightweight and strong structures.<\/p>\n\n

Defense and aviation 3D airframe applications<\/h2>\n\n

This airframe is intended for a prototype unmanned aircraft unmanned aircraft<\/a><\/strong> that Saab plans to test-fly in 2026. test flight in 2026.<\/a><\/strong>. The modular design allows for quick adjustments through modifications to the digital file, which significantly reduces development times. <\/p>\n\n

According to Axel B\u00e5\u00e5the, head of Saab’s The Rainforest innovation lab, this flexibility represents a paradigm shift: “We want manufacturing to be as flexible as software.”<\/p>\n\n

Scalability and structural performance<\/h2>\n\n

The developed airframe demonstrates that it is possible to scale additive manufacturing additive manufacturing<\/a><\/strong> to levels relevant to defense and aviation<\/a><\/strong> and aviation systems. By removing the need for specific tooling, the process becomes more cost-effective and adaptable to real-time design changes. <\/p>\n\n

Lukas Czinger, CEO of Divergent, pointed out that the Divergent DAPS<\/a><\/strong> system enables complex structures to be manufactured with a speed and efficiency that conventional methods cannot match. This technology is also being applied in sectors such as automotive and aerospace. <\/p>\n\n

The project marks a breakthrough in the integration of artificial intelligence<\/a><\/strong>additive manufacturing and robotic assembly in the aeronautics industry. If the flight tests are successful, Saab plans to extend this methodology to more complex platforms within its air defense systems. <\/p>\n\n

Source and photo: Divergent<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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