ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES | MAY 2026 22 LOOKING AHEAD As aerospace companies around the world accelerate toward their 2030 and 2050 sustainability targets, additive manufacturing is proving to be more than an engineering advantage; it’s a strategic one. Thermal management may be one of the toughest challenges in sustainable aviation, but it’s also one of the most rewarding. Every breakthrough brings the industry one step closer to a cleaner, more efficient, and more connected future for flight, unlocking new possibilities for hydrogen, hybrid- electric, and other next-generation propulsion systems that will redefine how we travel. For more information: Michael Fuller, founder, Conflux Technology Pty Ltd, Building NP2.110, 75 Pigdons Rd., Waurn Ponds, Victoria 3216 Australia; and inquiries to Michelle Kim, head of marketing, michelle.kim@ confluxtechnology.com; www.confluxtechnology.com. lowers carbon emissions from transport but also strengthens supply chain resilience, making aircraft development more adaptable and sustainable. Economically, faster iteration and reduced waste can lower costs for manufacturers and operators, creating a model where environmental responsibility and commercial viability reinforce each other. The result is a new manufacturing paradigm where performance, efficiency, and sustainability are no longer competing priorities, they’re part of the same design process.
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