Turning old fighter jets into a fine powder and using that to 3D print new components is a more sustainable way to build the RAF’s next-generation aircraft – and it avoids sourcing materials from Russia Turning old fighter jets into a fine powder and using that to 3D print new components is a more sustainable way to build the RAF’s next-generation aircraft – and it avoids sourcing materials from Russia New Scientist – News
Old fighter jets can be melted down and 3D printed into new ones
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