FEATURE : 3D PRINTING
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Janis Jatnieks , CEO AM Craft
European Union Aviation Safety Agency ’ s Production Organisation Approval , EASA POA , is a certification issued by EASA to organisations involved in the production of aerospace products and components within the European Union . EASA is responsible for regulating and overseeing aviation safety in the EU , and the POA is a key part of their regulatory framework .
The EASA POA is required for organisations that manufacture , produce , assemble , or maintain aerospace products and components – and this includes any 3D printed components . The approval ensures that organisations meet specific safety and quality standards in their manufacturing processes and comply with EASA regulations .
Kyriakos Papantoniou , Group Executive Director , theD2Mco
To obtain an EASA Production Organisation Approval , an organisation must demonstrate compliance with EASA ’ s regulatory requirements , which cover areas such as design , production , quality control , and documentation . This approval signifies that the organisation has the necessary capabilities , systems , and processes in place to ensure the airworthiness and safety of the products they manufacture .
EASA Production Organisation Approval is a crucial certification for companies involved in aerospace manufacturing and maintenance in the European Union , as it allows them to demonstrate their commitment to safety and quality , and it is often a prerequisite for doing business in the aerospace industry .
Andreas Langfeld , EMEA President , Stratasys
The use of 3D printing technology , also known as additive manufacturing , has been growing in the aerospace industry for various components and parts . However , these parts must meet the same stringent safety and quality standards as traditionally manufactured aerospace components .
To obtain EASA POA for 3D printed aerospace parts , organisations must demonstrate that their additive manufacturing processes , and the resulting parts , meet the necessary safety and quality requirements specified by EASA . This includes factors such as material selection , manufacturing processes , quality control , testing , and documentation .
The Paradigm 3D manufacturing plant has 2 x F900 and 1 x F450 Stratasys 3D Printers
“ We see additive manufacturing as a core growth enabler for manufacturing in the region . The UAE ’ s appetite for innovation , and the government ’ s support for projects that leverage industrial 3D printing , means the country is positioned to be a hub for digital manufacturing ,” said Mohamed Juma , Co-founder and Owner of Paradigm 3D . p
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