Boeing approves Burloak Technologies for AM Aluminium components

The American multinational corporation Boeing has approved Ontario, Canada based Burloak Technologies, a division of Samuel, Son & Co. for additive manufacturing aluminium AlSi10Mg components to the Boeing BAC 5673 specification.

Burloak Technologies stated that it is the world’s first additive manufacturer to achieve this qualification. Burloak and Boeing are now working to apply the BAC 5673 specification to multiple programmes for existing and future components.

Peter Adams, Burloak’s founder and Chief Innovation Officer, said: “This approval marks the completion of a qualification process that included a rigorous evaluation of Burloak’s capabilities by Boeing. We would like to thank Boeing’s additive manufacturing team for its collaborative approach.”

“Together, we developed a well-defined specification that has demonstrated robust, repeatable processes to produce flight components using Additive Manufacturing.”

Colin Osborne, Samuel, Son & Co., President and CEO, commented: “Achieving this qualification further validates Burloak’s position as a global leader in the Additive Manufacturing space, and demonstrates our ability to commercialise this transformational technology. This milestone also signals the increasing importance of Additive Manufacturing within the aerospace and represents a step forward on the path to a greener future for aviation.”