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Australian researchers build world’s first 3D-printed jet engine

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Canberra: Australian researchers have created the world’s first 3D-printed jet engine in a manufacturing breakthrough that engineers expect will lead to cheaper, lighter and more fuel-efficient jets.

The partnership between Melbourne’s Monash University and Amaero Engineering company has captured the attention of Airbus, Boeing and defence contractor Raytheon, ABC reported Thursday.

The breakthrough will allow engineers to make and test parts in days instead of months.

“In the past you had to melt, mould, carve and turn to get the final product,” Monash University’s professor Ian Smith said.

“This way we can very quickly get a final product, so the advantages of this technology are, firstly, for rapid prototyping and making a large number of prototypes quickly.”

“Secondly, for being able to make bespoke parts that you wouldn’t be able to do with classic engineering technologies,” Smith said.

Additive manufacturing or 3D printing is a process where 3D designs of items such as guns are downloaded into a printer which then recreates the item by using laser-fusion.

Until now the technology has used powdered plastic polymers.

But the Australian researchers have developed a process where their high-powered laser fuses powdered nickel, titanium or aluminium into the desired shape of objects.

“We’re the only centre in the world that’s developed the materials that goes into the printers so we can make stuff of sufficient quality,” Smith added.

He said their technology could one day be used across metal and engineering manufacturing industries.

The 3D printed jet engine is currently on display at the Australian International Airshow in Avalon city.

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Apple is giving a huge discount on its gadgets: Details inside

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If you want to buy an iPhone and were waiting for a nice offer, then we have a piece of good news for you! Amazon Summer Sale May 2022 has begun and they are offering major discounts on various smartphones, laptops, and smart TVs, among others.

The sale is live now on the e-commerce platform with no-cost EMI options and exchange discounts on various products. In addition to this, Amazon has also partnered with several banks including ICICI, Kotak Bank, and RBL so that customers get instant discounts of up to 10% using their cards and EMI transactions.

Customers can easily enjoy this summer sale and get massive discounts on iPhones. They can also compare prices on Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale 2022 before making a purchase.

 

Amazon Summer Sale May 2022: Discount offer on iPhone 13 

Apple’s coveted phone model iPhone 13 in the 128 GB storage model will be available during the Amazon Summer Sale May 2022 for Rs 64,900. The MRP of the phone is Rs 79,900. This means that the customers will be able to enjoy a discount of up to Rs 15,000 on the purchase of the iPhone 13.

If you have an old iPhone in working condition then you will also be eligible to receive another additional discount worth up to Rs 17,000 on the iPhone 13.

Buy at Rs. 64,900 (MRP – Rs. 79,900)

Features of Apple iPhone 13 

The iPhone is powered by an A15 Bionic processor with 6 core CPU. Apart from this, it has 16 core neural engines. With the iPhone 13, up to 512 GB of storage will be available. The iPhone 13 has a 6.1-inch Retina XDR display with 1000 nits brightness.

The iPhone 13 has a 12-megapixel dual rear camera setup. This time a new wide-angle camera has been given, whose aperture is f/1.6. With this, there is support for sensor optical stabilisation. Night mode has been made better than before. The second lens is also 12 megapixels ultra-wide and has an aperture of f/2.4.

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