3D Printing
News Videos Newsletter Contact us
Home / News / GLAMOUR Project Uses SLS in Wind-Tunnel Demonstrators
qidi

GLAMOUR Project Uses SLS in Wind-Tunnel Demonstrators

June 14, 2019

CRP technology just developed parts for aeroelastic wind tunnel demonstrators in collaboration with Department of Aerospace Science and Technology of the Politecnico di Milano (PoliMi). As part of the Aeroelastic Flutter Suppression (AFS) and GLAMOUR Projects, they heavily utilized SLS 3D printing. Both projects required highly technical aerospace components, showcasing the efficiency of CRP’s 3D printing expertise.

As a demonstrative tool, the companies developed a representation of a real aircraft wing tip section. It needed to function like the real thing while being significantly cheaper and malleable. The end purpose of the aerodynamic parts was correct and enhance the external shape of the wing, while simultaneously transferring the aerodynamic loads to the internal structure.

GLAMOUR Project Uses SLS in Wind-Tunnel Demonstrators
Fig. 1: AFS Project

As a result, CRP developed the external aerodynamic segments of the two wind tunnel demonstrators for both projects using SLS and and carbon-composite Windform XT 2.0 and, from its range of composite materials for LS, the Windform TOP-LINE. They also applied Windform XT 2.0 for horizontal tail of the wind tunnel demonstrator for the AFS project.

Both projects have distinct purposes and exist to conduct various technical tests. The AFS project, under PoliMi and the University of Washington, tests different active control system technologies aiming to attain Active Flutter Suppression. Similarly, the GLAMOUR project focuses on technological optimisation and experimental validation of Gust Load Alleviation (GLA) control systems for an advanced Green Regional Aircraft for the Leonardo Aircraft Division.

Printing Wind-Tunnel & Aerospace Components

Fig. 2: Glamour Project

Although 3D printing aerospace parts is common now, SLS was a change of pace for the manufacturing process. Previously, the sections of wings were the result of carbon or glass fibre fabrics dry lamination. This method utilised wrapped Styrofoam blocks cut to match the wing’s shape. As one may imagine, such a process took longer, so SLS is a step up. Even aside from the time consumption, the process resulted in low quality surface finishes. This changed with AFS and the GLAMOUR project.

CRP and PoliMi had a tough task, balancing parts that were lightweight yet stiff with thin layers. Since the parts are subjected to intense wind conditions, their surface finish is crucial to their aerodynamic capabilities.

For the AFS project, Windform XT 2.0 composite material and laser sintering allowed for unique wing sections designs. This came down to the connections to the main spar and the hinges and the electric drivers. Similarly, the GLAMOUR project also used Windform XT 2.0 allowing the combination of the vibration frequency targets together with the forced mass constraints.

Featured image courtesy of GLAMOUR and AFS Projects.

Share:
WhatsApp Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Buffer Reddit E-mail
Join our newsletter

Our newsletter is free & you can unsubscribe any time.

Latest posts

Rapid Fusion Launches AI Assistant for Large-Format 3D Printers

British manufacturer Rapid Fusion has introduced "Bob," an AI-powered assistant designed to optimize operations for its large-format 3D printing systems. The company developed... read more »

News
Rapid Fusion Launches AI Assistant for Large-Format 3D Printers

Creality Submits IPO Prospectus for Hong Kong Stock Exchange Listing

Shenzhen-based 3D printer manufacturer Creality has submitted a prospectus to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for a main board listing. The company began... read more »

News
Creality Submits IPO Prospectus for Hong Kong Stock Exchange Listing

Graphjet Technology Partners with Malaysian University on 3D-Printed Heat Sink Development

Graphjet Technology has entered into a collaboration agreement with the Centre for Materials Engineering and Smart Manufacturing (MERCU) at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).... read more »

News
Graphjet Technology Partners with Malaysian University on 3D-Printed Heat Sink Development

Humtown drives US Manufacturing Comeback with Additive Sand Casting

Humtown Products, an Ohio-based company, is positioning itself to serve manufacturers looking to bring production back to the United States. The company specializes... read more »

News
Humtown drives US Manufacturing Comeback with Additive Sand Casting

Oak Ridge National Laboratory Releases Advanced Dataset for 3D Printing Quality Monitoring

Oak Ridge National Laboratory has released a comprehensive dataset for its Peregrine software, which monitors and analyzes parts created through powder bed additive... read more »

News
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Releases Advanced Dataset for 3D Printing Quality Monitoring

Creality Expands Flagship Lineup with K2 and K2 Pro 3D Printers

Creality has announced the launch of the K2 and K2 Pro, two new additions to its high-end K series. Built on a rigid... read more »

3D Printers
Creality Expands Flagship Lineup with K2 and K2 Pro 3D Printers

Farsoon and Stark Future Complete KLINGA Project, Producing Over 1,000 Titanium Parts

Farsoon Europe GmbH and Stark Future have completed the KLINGA Project, a collaborative engineering initiative that produced more than 1,000 titanium parts using... read more »

3D Printing Metal
Farsoon and Stark Future Complete KLINGA Project, Producing Over 1,000 Titanium Parts

Swiss Steel Group’s Ugitech Introduces Custom Wire for 3D Metal Printing

Swiss Steel Group and its French subsidiary Ugitech have launched UGIWAM wire, a new product designed for wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM). The... read more »

3D Printing Metal
Swiss Steel Group's Ugitech Introduces Custom Wire for 3D Metal Printing

QIDI Launches Q2 3D Printer for Home Users with Industrial-Grade Features

QIDI Tech has introduced the QIDI Q2, a compact, beginner-friendly desktop 3D printer engineered to bring professional-grade capabilities into the home. Designed as... read more »

3D Printers
QIDI Launches Q2 3D Printer for Home Users with Industrial-Grade Features

Purdue University Partners with Thermwood to Integrate Simulation with Large-Scale 3D Printing

Purdue University's Composites Manufacturing and Simulation Center has partnered with Thermwood to combine predictive simulation technology with large-scale 3D printing for composite parts... read more »

News
Purdue University Partners with Thermwood to Integrate Simulation with Large-Scale 3D Printing

Social

  • Facebook Facebook 3D Printing
  • Linkedin Linkedin 3D Printing
Join our newsletter

Our newsletter is free & you can unsubscribe any time.

Featured Industries

  • Automotive
  • Aerospace
  • Construction
  • Dental
  • Environmental
  • Electronics
  • Fashion
  • Medical
  • Military
  • QIDI Tech Q1 Pro

    • - Print size: 245 x 245 x 245 mm
    • - 600mm/s max speed
    More details »
    $449.00 QIDI Store
    Buy Now
  • QIDI Tech X-Max 3

    • - Print size: 325 x 325 x 315 mm
    • - fully enclosed
    More details »
    $799.00 QIDI Store
    Buy Now
  • Snapmaker Artisan Premium 3-in-1

    • - Print size: 400 x 400 x 400 mm
    • - comes with enclosure
    More details »
    $2,999.00 Snapmaker
    Buy Now
  • QIDI Plus4

    • - Print size: 305 x 305 x 280 mm
    • - print temperature of 370°C
    More details »
    $799.00 QIDI Store
    Buy Now

Company Information

  • What is 3D Printing?
  • Contact us
  • Join our mailing list
  • Advertise with us
  • Media Kit
  • Nederland 3D Printing

Blog

  • Latest News
  • Use Cases
  • Reviews
  • 3D Printers
  • 3D Printing Metal

Featured Reviews

  • Anycubic Photon Mono M5s
  • Creality Ender 5 S1
  • The Mole 3D Scanner
  • Flashforge Creator 3 Pro

Featured Industries

  • Automotive
  • Aerospace
  • Construction
  • Dental
  • Environmental
  • Electronics
  • Medical
  • Military
  • Fashion
  • Art
2025 — Strikwerda en Dehue
  • Home
  • Join our mailing list
  • Contact us
Blog
  • Latest News
  • Use Cases
  • Reviews
  • 3D Printers
  • 3D Printing Metal
Featured Industries
  • Automotive
  • Aerospace
  • Construction
  • Dental
  • Environmental
  • Electronics
  • Medical
  • Military
  • Fashion
  • Art
Company Information
  • What is 3D Printing?
  • Contact us
  • Join our mailing list
  • Advertise with us
  • Media Kit
  • Nederland 3D Printing