AAIS was pleased to support the launch of SS 708:2024, a new Singapore Standard for Filament Layer Manufacturing (FLM) in aerospace applications. This is the first Singapore Standard developed for additive manufacturing in aerospace, providing a comprehensive framework for producing aerospace-grade FLM components, such as lightweight structural parts and specialised maintenance tooling.
Developed by the Working Group on Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace, which comprises aerospace and additive manufacturing industry experts alongside national regulatory and standards bodies, and operating under the oversight of the Manufacturing Standards Committee, SS 708 sets out quality controls for aviation component production, along with critical requirements for hardware validation, material specifications, and operational workflows.
With SS 708, local additive manufacturing service providers can enhance their capabilities in FLM production, streamline manufacturing processes, and ultimately reduce maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) turnaround times. By broadening Singapore’s supplier base for FLM printing services, the standard will help more aerospace MRO companies adopt additive manufacturing in their operations. Beyond Singapore, companies that adopt SS 708 will be well-positioned to serve international markets, as the standard complements existing ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) and ISO (International Organization for Standardization) frameworks.
The launch event took place on Day 2 of the inter airport Southeast Asia exhibition and conference, featuring speakers from the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC), and ST Engineering. Discussions covered the latest applications of additive manufacturing in aerospace, the potential of the global AM market, and the benefits of adopting SS 708 for industry players.
SS 708 can be previewed or purchased from the Singapore Standards e-shop (use this link) at a discounted rate until 4 April 2025. We thank Dr Koh Pak Keng of ECK Pte Ltd for serving as the AAIS representative on the SS 708 Working Group, contributing his time, expertise, and industry insights to the development of this important industry standard.
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