Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace Prototyping
Accelerating Aerospace Prototyping with Industrial 3D Printing Solutions
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Client Overview
A tier-1 aerospace component supplier working with global aircraft manufacturers. The client needed faster turnaround for functional prototypes and lightweight custom parts for wind tunnel testing, often constrained by traditional CNC and casting methods.

Our Approach
Key activities:
- Selection of metal and polymer 3D printing technologies
- Optimization of CAD models for generative design
- Deployment of in-house industrial AM units
- Integration of simulation tools to validate stress/load behavior
Challenge
The client faced several production and R&D hurdles:
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Key pain points included:
- Long lead times (6–10 weeks) for prototype tooling
- High cost for low-volume complex parts
- Limited design flexibility for weight optimization
- Frequent design changes during wind tunnel validation
- Material waste and high inventory holding costs
Solutions Delivered
Advanced Metal & Polymer 3D Printing Deployment
Installed SLM, FDM, and SLA printers for rapid production of metal and plastic aerospace parts.
Design Optimization & Simulation Integration
Enabled generative design and stress validation using CAD tools and ANSYS simulation workflows.
Automated Print Scheduling & Post-Print Tracking
Implemented smart print queue automation with RFID tagging for monitoring and traceability.
On-Demand Prototyping & Reverse Engineering Hub
Built an agile print farm supporting fast prototyping, batch runs, and legacy part recreation.
Technologies Used






Business Impact / Results
The move to additive manufacturing unlocked substantial value:
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Key Highlights (Summary Box)
Metric | Before Implementation | After Implementation |
---|---|---|
Prototype Turnaround | 6–10 weeks | <2 weeks |
Cost per Complex Prototype | ~$800 | ~$320 |
Weight Reduction Capability | Limited | Up to 20% |
Design Iteration Time | High, tooling-dependent | Rapid, tool-less |
On-demand Manufacturing Flexibility | Low | Fully enabled |