Stratasys Partners with Aerospace and Defense Companies

Stratasys Ltd. launches AIS Antero 800NA and AIS Antero 840CN03 as validated materials for the Stratasys F900. These new AIS advanced industrial solution materials were qualified in collaboration with leading organizations, including Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Blue Origin, Raytheon, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), U.S. Air Force, BAE and Stratasys Direct Manufacturing.

The qualification program confirms that these Stratasys AIS materials meet the stringent requirements of mission-critical applications, providing manufacturers with solutions for high-temperature, chemical-resistant parts. By leveraging NCAMP (National Center for Advanced Materials Performance) equivalence, Stratasys delivers a scalable pathway to process and materials qualification, the company notes.

"The ongoing development and qualification of these Stratasys advanced additive manufacturing materials are pivotal for manufacturers in aerospace and defense, enabling them to confidently adopt 3D printing for mission-critical applications,” says Ryan Martin, senior research director, ABI Research. “With validated materials that meet rigorous industry standards, manufacturers can now accelerate production, reduce costs, and streamline qualification processes. This evolution in material capabilities provides the reliability, precision, and regulatory compliance required for producing high-performance parts that meet the demanding needs of these highly regulated industries."

AIS Antero materials offer:

Reliability: Validated materials with NCAMP-backed data for consistent performance across production sites.

Streamlined qualification: Documentation, training, and tools to implement process control.

Cost Reduction: Savings on internal testing and qualification expenses.

“These new AIS Antero materials represent a major step forward for additive manufacturing integration in the production of aerospace and defense platforms,” says Foster Ferguson, vice president, Industrial Business Unit, Stratasys. 

AIS Antero 800NA and AIS Antero 840CN03 are designed to meet the requirements of high-performance polymer applications, offering design flexibility and resistance to extreme temperatures and harsh chemicals. 

Stratasys is expected to showcase AIS Antero materials at the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, April 7-10, 2025.

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