# Revolutionary Airplane Engines This Advanced Turboprop Engine Features 35 Percent 3D-Printed Parts By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-11-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airplane-engine References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/ge-aviation-turboprop-35-percent-printed/46279/) & [geaviation](http://www.geaviation.com/press/business_general/bus_20161031a.html) General Electric Aviation has gone ahead and developed an exceptionally high-tech airplane engine that is unique in that over a third of its parts are 3D-printed. In addition to being a great demonstration of the utility of 3D-printing in aviation engineering, this Advanced Turboprop engine also benefits from a fuel efficiency boost as well as 5 percent savings in terms of weight. The airplane engine was developed in an exceptionally short time frame due to the fact that [3D-printing components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conflux-and-donkervoort) can be prototyped faster. What's more, the end result features a more streamlined design that allows for easier repair and maintenance. Speedy in development as well as performance, this Advanced Turboprop engine shows the increasing importance of [modern 3D printing technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heygears1) in the world of aircraft engine design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3d-printed Airplane Components:** The growing use of 3D-printing is providing a valuable opportunity for companies to develop more efficient and streamlined airplane engines. - **Fuel Efficiency in Aircraft Engines:** The benefits of fuel efficiency in airplane engines are encouraging companies to embrace innovative engine designs. - **Rapid Prototyping in Aviation Engineering:** The use of rapid prototyping provides a unique opportunity to develop airplane engines at a faster pace. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Aerospace Engineering:** The aerospace engineering industry stands to benefit from increased adoption of 3D-printing technology in developing lighter and more efficient airplane engines. - **3D Printing Industry:** The growing demand for 3D-printed airplane engine components creates a promising market for the 3D printing industry. - **Green Aviation:** The push for greater fuel efficiency in aircraft engines is driving innovation in the green aviation industry, creating opportunities for companies to develop eco-friendly engine designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Orbital Rockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phoenix-engine.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Jet Engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-ae-2100.md) - [3D-Printing Drone Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neco-hp.md) - [Decarbonizing Demonstrator Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demonstrator-aircraft.md) - [Rotating-Detonation Hypersonic Engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/GE-Aerospace.md) - [Enhanced Efficiency Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-3500.md) - [Futuristic Bladeless Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetopetra.md) - [High-Stability 3D Metal Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/az600.md) - [3D-Printed Hypercar Components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinteros.md)