Airbus Certifies Stratasys ULTEM Material

Stratasys, a provider of additive manufacturing solutions, has stated that Airbus has standardized on its ULTEM 9085 3D printing material for the production of flight parts on its A350 XWB aircraft.

According to a company press release, Stratasys’ ULTEM 9085 resin is certified to an Airbus material specification and is used in Stratasys’ FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) based additive manufacturing solutions. By combining a high strength-to-weight ratio with FST (flame, smoke, and toxicity) compliance for aircraft flight parts, ULTEM 9085 enables the production of strong, lighter weight parts while substantially lowering manufacturing costs and production time.

“In 2014 Airbus produced a significant amount of parts on its Stratasys FDM-based 3D Printers for use in new A350 XWB aircraft, enabling Airbus to meet delivery commitments on-time. We are pleased to support Airbus as they industrialize the inclusion of Stratasys 3D printed parts in the A350 XWB production supply chain, ensuring that suppliers will be able to support continued scheduled aircraft deliveries,” said Andy Middleton, president, Stratasys EMEA.

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Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.