LiBio PROJECT

As part of its collaborative research projects, FusiA Groupe contributes to the transformation of aeronautical technologies through metal additive manufacturing.

The LiBio (Lightweight Bionic Aircraft Interior) project illustrates this commitment, combining 3D metal printing, bionic design and functional integration to rethink the aircraft cabin of the future.

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The LiBio project brings together ten international partners from Canada, Germany and Austria, including Bombardier, ZAL GmbH, Queen's University, Fraunhofer IFAM and FusiA 3D Metal Printing Inc.

The goal: to design a lighter, more ergonomic and durable cabin, while integrating innovative features for passenger comfort.

The project's main demonstrator is a multifunctional cabin table, integrating a touch screen, printed speakers and an ambient lighting system, in an optimized and foldable structure.

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The contribution of FusiA Impression 3D Metal Inc.

FusiA Impression 3D Metal Inc., a subsidiary of the group specializing in metal additive manufacturing, developed the internal reinforcement structure of the table.

This part, made of 3D printed metal alloy, ensures mechanical rigidity while allowing a significant reduction in mass thanks to advanced topological optimization.

Additive manufacturing has made it possible to produce complex internal geometries impossible to achieve by conventional machining, improving both structural performance and the integration of electronic components designed by technical partners, including Queen's University.

The work was carried out in close collaboration with ZAL GmbH, which developed a Robot-Guided Additive Manufacturing (RAM) cell to combine several materials in a single structure, paving the way for lighter and modular hybrid solutions.

 

Towards lighter and more sustainable cabins

LiBio illustrates how metal additive manufacturing can transform aircraft interior design, combining performance, lightness, and functional integration.

This project confirms FusiA Impression 3D Metal Inc.'s ability to engage in ambitious international R&D programs, and reinforces FusiA Group's position as a leading technology player in the aeronautical industry.