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Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace
The sky’s the limit! 3D Print parts that are stronger and lighter than parts made using traditional manufacturing processes.
Additive Manufacturing within the aerospace industry provides you with the ability to manufacture complex functional parts with defined aerodynamic properties, without tooling and on demand. Creation of fuel tanks, jigs and fixtures, structural hinges, engine and turbine parts are just some of the examples of what is possible with aerospace Additive Manufacturing.
Benefits
- Flexible Design. 3D printing allows for the design and print of more complex designs than traditional manufacturing processes. ...
- Rapid Prototyping. ...
- Complex parts
- Print on Demand. ...
- Strong and Lightweight Parts. ...
- Fast Design and Production. ...
- Minimising Waste. ...
- Cost Effective as a tool free process
- Lower CO2 emissions
3D Printing ULTEM 9085 with the miniFactory Ignite
New Ignite. Size, Productivity, Affordability - All-in-One
The IGNITE is the ultimate industrial 3D printing solution that combines high temperatures, massive build size, advanced quality assurance technology and excellent cost effectiveness.
The IGNITE is your ticket to a new era of productivity. Work with a wide range of materials including:
- ULTEM AM9085FTM, PACF, ABS, ASA, PEKK-A, PVDF, PEEK, PEKK and more
Plus, it has an integrated material drying station and a dual extruder for support materials.
ULTEM 9085 is a high-performance FDM thermoplastic designed for demanding transportation industries, including aerospace, automotive, railway, and marine sectors. Known for its outstanding flame, smoke, and toxicity (FST) properties, ULTEM 9085 is the go-to material when certified, flame-retardant 3D printing solutions are required
Key Features of ULTEM 9085:
FST-Approved: FAA-certified for Flame/Smoke/Toxicity compliance, meeting FAR 25.853 and OSU 65/65 standards—ensuring low smoke emission, low toxicity, and excellent flame resistance.
Rail-Compliant: Complies with EN45545-2 Fire Protection of Railway Vehicles regulations, making it ideal for both railway prototyping and on-demand spare part production.
High Temperature Resistance: Capable of withstanding continuous operating temperatures up to 170°C, ULTEM 9085 is suitable for parts exposed to heat and stress.
Excellent Strength-to-Weight Ratio: A strong yet lightweight alternative to metal, perfect for reducing mass in aircraft, trains, cars, and ships.
Robust Mechanical Performance: Offers great impact resistance and durability, making it ideal for ventilation systems, housings, cable ducts, latches, and more.
Versatile Applications: Ideal for components such as ventilation systems, housings, cable ducts, latches, and other functional parts.
Why Choose ULTEM 9085 for Additive Manufacturing?
With its superior mechanical and thermal properties, ULTEM 9085 is trusted for certified part production where safety, weight reduction, and compliance are non-negotiable. From concept to end-use components, it delivers unmatched reliability across high-regulation industries.
Real World 3D Printing Success Story
Royal Netherlands Air Force
The Royal Netherlands Air Force is the Netherlands’ guardian of the skies. Their fleet contains a wide range of helicopters, fighter jets, and cargo planes. These aircraft have many unique, custom-made parts which are difficult to work on with off-the-shelf tools.
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Space X
3DGBIRE teamed up with An Duong founder of More Than 3D and The CREATE Education Project ambassador to produce a number of scale Crew Dragon Spacecraft models, which arrived just in time to celebrate the successful landing of the capsule with SpaceX engineers at Hawthorne, California, USA.
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miniFactory and NLR aiming to the sky
miniFactory and NLR (Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre) have signed a collaboration agreement to provide recognition of the certification process for aerospace industry parts manufactured using the FFF 3D printing technology.
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ARMOR supports Airbus in the innovation of its additive manufacturing processes
3D printing materials qualified and standardize the additive manufacturing process within AIRBUS in order to be able to produce prototypes quickly while guaranteeing a level of quality that meets the group’s standards.
HP Digital Manufacturing Network partner Materialise enables Avular to produce customized, on-demand parts for drones
Materialise’s commitment to quality, scalability, and an efficient supply chain—benefits offered by HP Digital Manufacturing Network members—make it the perfect manufacturing partner for Avular
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