Kacena: Laser deposition will one day allow aircraft to be 'poured'

'POURING' PLANES: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is working on laser-deposition techniques that would allow parts on future aircraft to be laid down, molecule by molecule, as one continuous piece, according to Neil Kacena, deputy for advanced development programs at the company. "Our boss, Dain Hancock...

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