Deepwater umbilicals are a core component of any subsea project. They create an essential connection between subsea infrastructure and surface facilities. In playing this part, they must withstand an extremely harsh environment and therefore require protection of the highest calibre.

The scarceness of parts and discontinued parts can be a big problem for the classic vehicle restoration market. Couple this with a loss of original data and drawings, and you can almost see the frustration on the collective faces of restoration garage owners and classic car restoration enthusiasts alike.

Is there room in the aerospace industry for more traditional 3D printing processes? Ones that don’t necessarily meet the newest International Standards for Aerospace Quality Management Systems?