Aero Engine Parts (IMAGE) Elhuyar Fundazioa Caption Cutting the environmental costs of aero engine parts manufacturing, increasing freedom in their design and reducing fuel consumption and contaminating gas emissions are some of the benefits resulting from applying modern additive manufacturing techniques to the aircraft industry. Credit Courtesy of FRAUNHOFER ILT Usage Restrictions Only if credit is mentioned License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.