3D Printing In Defence
Manufacturing what you need, when and where you need it
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Tooling
Replacement parts
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Fixtures
Customisation
Why does the Defence sector use Additive Manufacturing?
Additive is capable of creating detailed jet engine models, military-grade equipment protection, drone housing and much more. 3D printers are being deployed where needed to enable faster repairs of vehicles or aircraft by printing both replacement parts and tools that may be required to install them.
Are 3D printers and materials suitable for use in Defence?
The Markforged X7 Field Edition is an all-in-one system designed to go from packaging to printing in under 3 minutes with materials, replacement parts, and tools needed for months of deployment in the harshest environments. Parts are super strong and can be reinforced with continuous fibre. The FX20 from Markforged prints with an ULTEM™ material which is certified to print flight-ready parts.
Why additive over conventional manufacturing?
Additive Manufacturing is well known for enabling flexibility and agility from prototyping and tooling to creating end use parts. 3D print what you need, when and where you need it. Parts are accurate, repeatable and reliable. The best desktop and industrial 3D printers are easy to use and maintain whether on military bases or deployed in the field.
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Ideal For Defence Printing
Markforged X7 Field Edition
Rugged, field-deployable industrial 3D printer for tactical response to supply challenges in remote locations
Markforged FX20™
Large, fast industrial 3D printer for Continuous Fibre Reinforcement and printing in ULTEM™ Filament
Markforged Metal X
Accessible fabrication of complex metal parts in the widest variety of advanced metals.
Formlabs Fuse 1+ 30W
Truly rapid SLS for high-performance parts in hours, not days - Nylon 11, 11-CF, Nylon 12, 12-GF
Multiple Brands • Multiple Technologies • Supplier to the MOD
Additive-X have a unique approach to fit your unique requirements
Defence
Case Studies
Learn more about the benefits of AdM in Defence from military case studies and user stories
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3D Success In Videos
Find out more about the benefits of AdM in Defence - high strength - customisation - mitigating supply-chain risk and more
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Giving the Defense Industry High-Strength Additive Manufacturing Applications
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US Military Overcomes Supply Chain Risks with 3D Printing
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3D Printing Lifts Drone Innovation to New Heights
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News & Blog
Stories of the military using 3D printing all over the world