Case study
Design of an Additive Manufactured Compressor Vane with Multi-Hole Pressure Probes
Propulsion and Energy Forum
Additive manufacturing offers new possibilities beyond aerospace, but design must account for process-specific factors to ensure quality—especially with complex internal geometries. This paper presents the design and production of an instrumented compressor stator vane with multi-hole probes, focusing on additive manufacturing design and key process steps leading to the final part.
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University of Bath: Mechanisms Driving Gas Turbine Cavity Ingress
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Developed by Streamwise and powered by Vectoflow’s 3D-printed multi-hole probes, the handheld system delivers CFD-style, real-time flow maps directly in the wind tunnel or on track. Fast, flexible, and cost-efficient, ProCap turns invisible air structures into visible insights—helping aerodynamicists cut time, complexity, and costs across motorsport, automotive, and beyond.
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EOS: Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace
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