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Friday, January 30, 2004 Livermore technology could extend use of airplane partsA new laser technology developed by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory researchers could extend the life of critical components for commercial aircraft. The advanced laser peening technology treats the surface of metal parts and is already showing its worth in reduced maintenance costs, turbine engine parts that last longer and savings in the hundreds of millions of dollars, according to a Livermore news release. "This is 21st century technology that will enable engineers to design aircraft parts that are safer, lighter, perform better and are more economical," said Lloyd Hackel, leader of Livermore's Laser Science and Technology program and initial developer of laser peening at the University of California-operated national lab. To read the Livermore news release, click here.
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