Airbus Adopts DED Technology in CNC Machines to Manufacture and Repair Aircraft Components, Reducing Time and Material Use by 50%

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Airbus has announced the adoption of Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology within advanced CNC systems for the manufacturing and repair of aircraft components, marking a major step in the global shift toward Hybrid Manufacturing technologies that combine traditional machining with additive manufacturing.

Reports issued by the innovation department on the official Airbus website, along with specialized analyses from Additive Manufacturing Magazine and Machine Design, confirm that this technology enables major manufacturers to reduce production time and material consumption by up to 50%, while significantly improving the accuracy of repair operations and the production of complex parts.

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A Global Technology Now Available for Industry in Egypt

This technology is no longer limited to global research centers or major aerospace factories. Today, it is practically available to the industrial sector in Egypt through advanced manufacturing solutions provided by Entag, in line with the latest global trends in smart manufacturing.

When a company of Airbus’s scale adopts DED technology, the message is clear: speed, waste reduction, and extending the service life of industrial components with maximum efficiency.

At Entag, we consider this transformation a strong confirmation of the approach we follow: smarter, more flexible, and future-ready manufacturing.

How Does DED Technology Work?

DED technology is based on depositing new metal with high precision using a directed energy source (laser or plasma arc) onto the original part, then metallurgically bonding it to create a uniform, high-strength structure.

In practical terms, this technology enables:

• Repairing high-value parts instead of replacing them entirely
• Restoring worn molds, machine shafts, and damaged components with micron-level accuracy
• Manufacturing complex metal parts faster and with significantly less material waste
• Applying functional surface coatings to improve resistance to heat, friction, and wear
  
  

What Does This Mean for Your Production Line in Egypt and the Middle East?

This technology is no longer a “future solution” — it has become an immediately applicable industrial tool.

If you are facing:

• Production line downtime due to broken molds or rare components
• Long delays caused by importing industrial spare parts
• The need for advanced prototypes made from stainless steel or titanium alloys
  
  

Hybrid manufacturing solutions can now reduce downtime from months to days.

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Entag — Your Direct Partner in Global Manufacturing Technology

At Entag, we do not rely on conventional machining alone. We operate through an integrated system that includes:

• Hybrid Manufacturing technologies
• Advanced simulation and control software
• High-precision part repair and manufacturing strategies
  
  

We do not just provide services — we transfer the latest global manufacturing technologies directly to our clients’ production lines in Egypt and the region.

Contact the Entag expert team today.

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