BLT secures Airbus A320 serial production contract
November 20, 2024
Xi’an Bright Laser Technologies Co., Ltd (BLT), based in Xi’an, China, has earned Airbus’ recognition for excellence in metal Additive Manufacturing processes, especially for the serial production of large, complex aircraft components.
On November 12, 2024, during the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, Airbus held a press conference at the Zhuhai Space Center, where senior executives from Airbus China shared updates on Airbus’ latest developments in China and conducted a signing ceremony.
In this newly obtained production package, BLT will utilise its self-developed BLT-S400 metal Additive Manufacturing machine, along with its proprietary high-quality superalloy powders, to meet the serial production requirements for this new part number.
BLT states that over the years it has demonstrated exceptional batch delivery capabilities, consistently fulfilling its commitments to stable and efficient delivery in Airbus collaboration projects. This reliability has enabled the partnership to expand in both scale and depth, establishing a solid foundation for broader and more enhanced cooperation. The signing of this new part production package signifies a deepening phase in the Airbus-BLT collaboration.
To discover more about this announcement, visit BLT at Formnext in Hall 12, Booth D41.
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