3D Printing in Aerospace
Additive Manufacturing from Prototypes to End-use Parts
Interested in lighter weight, less material usage, low volume and bespoke production?
One-Off Custom Parts
Low Production Parts
Light-Weighting
Drone Housings
Prototypes
Why does Aerospace need 3D printing?
The process of additive, rather than subtractive manufacturing enables more complex part geometries and a reduction in material usage, with a corresponding reduction in weight. 3D printers can manufacture detailed jet engine models, military-grade equipment protection, drone housing, and more.
What materials are available for Aerospace additive manufacturing?
Markforged’s Digital Forge offers an end to end solution for Aerospace, it combines 3D printer hardware, software, and material. Onyx FR is a certified UL 94 V-0 rated flame-retardant nylon filled with chopped carbon fibre. Carbon Fibre FR-A has the same certification and ULTEM™ 9085 prints performance tooling and fixtures as well as flight-ready production parts, which can be reinforced with continuous Carbon Fibre
Why printing over conventional manufacturing?
Benefits of in-house additive manufacturing include lower costs, shorter lead times, digital inventories, and supply-chain resilience. Desktop and industrial 3D printers are affordable and accessible, with a huge, growing range of manufacturing and speciality materials available.
Considering the next step on your 3D printing journey?
You want to buy the right printer, from the right people. Call us so we can ask you a few questions, talk you through the options, and then we’ll give you a quote.
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Ideal for Aerospace Printing
Builder 1500 HC PRO
Perfect for industrial applications within the automotive, aerospace and prototyping.
Markforged Metal X
Accessible, advanced metal 3D printing solution for complex metal parts.
Markforged X7™
Industrial carbon fibre and composite 3D printer, inc. Onyx FR, Onyx FR-A, Carbon Fibre FR-A.
Formlabs Form 4L
SLA printer for large-scale part production in standard, manufacturing, speciality materials.
Markforged FX20
The FX20 is Markforged's biggest, fastest and most sophisticated 3D printer.
Formlabs Fuse 1+ 30W
Truly Rapid SLS For High-Performance Parts in Hours, Not Days, plus Nylon 11 CF.
Reliable • Experienced • ISO 9001:2015 Certified
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Case Studies
Read about real life business cases for 3D printing applications in Aerospace.
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3D Success on Video
How additive manufacturing solves problems and saves time and money in Aerospace
Giving the Defense Industry High-Strength Additive Manufacturing Applications
3D Printing Solutions for Aerospace
3D Printing Lifts Drone Innovation to New Heights
Aerospace Application Spotlight
US Military Overcomes Supply Chain Risks with 3D Printing
From Concept Model to Passenger Airplane
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News & Blog
News about materials, machines and applications plus explainers and more - All relevant to the Aerospace industry