Coaxially laser assisted cold spray (Additive Manufacturing)
Acronym: COLA
Funding body: European Commission
Status: Completed
Aeroengine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) is a critical industry for Europe. The EU has a 47% stake in this market worth €13 billion globally now, and rising to €21 billion by 2020. As airlines now lease engines, manufacturers and their suppliers are responsible for the engine, not only during production, but throughout service.