On-Demand, Low-Volume Production of Aerospace Parts: The aerospace MRO market is dominated by casting suppliers, but the supply chain is at risk -- an expert explains -- apparently ready for a "step-change improvement" in manufacturing technology.

An interview is presented with CEO of the aerosystems branch of Zodiac Aerospace, T.K. Kallenbach, discussing the role for additive manufacturing (AM) in the aerospace direct-part replacement market. Topics include impressions of the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Europe 2019 event in October in particular of the ways that manufacturers being preparing for additive manufacturing; and outlining of the primary roles for additive manufacturing in the MRO field.