- Stratasys (NASDAQ:SSYS) announces a new three-year agreement with supersonic passenger travel company Boom Supersonic to use Stratasys’ 3D printing tech in aircraft production. Terms of the agreement not disclosed.
- Boom will leverage the 3D printing tech and materials to improve the efficiency and cost of creating production-grade aircraft parts. Boom hopes to have its XB-1 supersonic demonstrator ready for a test flight next year.
- "Boom is working towards a major breakthrough in supersonic, commercial airline travel - and we're excited Stratasys is now playing a strategic role in helping them achieve their goals. We are proud to add Boom Supersonic to a roster of leading aerospace companies successfully implementing our additive manufacturing solutions to deliver new innovations in aviation," says Stratasys President of Americas Rich Garrity.