Talk on ‘Applications of Additive Manufacturing in Aerospace Sector’

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda-Goa, organized a talk on ‘Applications of Additive Manufacturing in Aerospace Sector’ on 13th October 2026. The session was delivered by Prof. Rajkumar Sureshchandra Pant, Professor in the Aerospace Engineering Department, IIT Mumbai. The talk aimed to give students and faculty insights into how additive manufacturing enhances design flexibility, reduces material waste, and improves performance in the aerospace industry.

Prof. Pant introduced the fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing (AM) and its evolution from prototyping to mainstream production. He explained how AM has transformed aerospace by enabling lightweight, high-strength components that improve fuel efficiency. Highlighting applications like turbine blades, brackets, and fuel nozzles, he discussed design optimization through topology and lattice structures. He also covered advanced materials such as titanium alloys and high-temperature polymers, with case studies from Airbus, Boeing, and ISRO. The talk concluded with challenges related to certification, surface finish, and post-processing. The session concluded with an interactive Q&A segment, where students and faculty engaged with Prof. Pant to gain deeper insights into research and development trends in this rapidly growing domain.

Principal Dr. Neena Panandikar expressed her gratitude to Prof. Pant for his insightful session and appreciated the efforts of the Mechanical Engineering Department for organizing such an enriching event. Dr. Suraj Marathe, Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, encouraged the students to actively participate in national-level aerospace competitions and explore innovative ideas in the field of additive manufacturing.

The event was compered by Ms. Ashely Fernandes from SE Mechanical and hosted by the Second-Year Mechanical Engineering students. The faculty coordinator for the event was Mr. Gaurish M. Samant, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.