According to a June 9th UDN NEWS article, 3D printing technology was previously mostly used in the medical profession for dentistry, hip joint replacements, hearing aids and so on. The next stage of applications for the 3D printing industry is as a platform for international integration.
3D printing is now using materials such as Itanium Alloy, Aluminium Magnesium Alloy, Stainless Steel and Hastelloy. This provides an opportunity to manufacture aerospace products that are lighter, thinner and more diverse.