Aerospace & defense

Aeronautics undergoes intense international competition and is looking to improve costs and decrease volume.

By introducing additive manufacturing in production, topological optimisation, low-cost complexity, reduction in the number of parts and less stock, the entire value chain has undergone a genuine revolution.

3D PRINTING FOR THE AERONAUTICS, SPACE AND DEFENCE INDUSTRIES

3D printing applications in the aeronautics, space and defence industries are growing in number and adapt to the specific nature of a rapidly expanding sector. We use highly technical polymers and metallic materials. From the creation of prototype parts through additive manufacturing of flight parts, we propose solutions adapted to your specifications.

What used to be impossible using traditional methods has now become reality thanks to innovative 3D printing technologies. Now, parts with complex geometries and difficult—sometimes even impossible—aerodynamic characteristics for engines, turbines, wings and cabins have a solution. You can now manufacture lighter parts, increase output for critical parts and reduce spare-part stocks by using just-in-time manufacturing.

STUDY AND DESIGN YOUR PARTS

Our creation and design team delivers quality ISO 9001 service. We can assist you on:

  • the choice of materials to use
  • the technology best-suited to your projects
  • Whether you are engine or vehicle manufacturers, we offer solutions adapted to your needs.

PRODUCE AND TEST YOUR PROTOTYPES

We have a wide range of materials to meet your needs. The shape, adaptability and functionality of your parts can therefore be validated. Applications can be:

  • Prototyping and validation of shapes
  • Functional testing
  • Controlling the selection of shapes, compliance and functionality
  • Reducing costly modifications of production tools
  • Reducing functional kinematic assemblies (insertion, tolerance testing, etc.)

MANUFACTURING OPTIMISATION AND TOPOLOGICAL OPTIMISATION

Our expertise in additive manufacturing and the range of our machine park allow us to revolutionise the “traditional” design of parts by using efficient structural methods and topological optimisation. By using a technical specification, we are able to re-design your parts or sub-assemblies for optimal results.

We also design your optimised parts:

  • Less weight
  • Reduction in the number of references to manufacture
  • Wholesale orders, stock management
  • No tooling costs
  • Eco-design

 

MANUFACTURING OF YOUR PROTOTYPES AND AIRCRAFT PARTS

Our Parts Production and Development Centre uses highly technical polymers and metallic materials.

From creating your prototype parts to manufacturing your aircraft parts, we offer solutions adapted to your specifications, and we also have a machining workshop dedicated to materials certified for the civil and military aerospace sector.

We have one of the largest machine parks in France and can provide materials adapted to the environment and the use of your parts:

DMLS®/EBM®

Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS®/EBM®)

  • Inconel® 718 and 625
  • Hastalloy X
  • Titanium TI 64, TI 64 ELI
  • Stainless steel 316L
  • Aluminium
  • Chrome – Cobalt

Plastic additive manufacturing

Plastic 3D Printing / additive manufacturing

PA2210 FR
PA2241 FR
PX330
PEI (Ultem® 9085)

USING THE VARIOUS INSPECTION METHODS, ANALYSE, VERIFY AND VALIDATE YOUR PARTS.

  • Through a theoretical/real comparison with a reference part
  • Through metrology to inspect batches
  • Through tomography to visualise the invisible and internal structure of a part, even very small dimensions

 

3D inspection by comparison is a modern and effective means to analyse and validate multiple parts.

  • We provide a control report.
  • We make validation certificates available for our digitising material.
  • An exhaustive control is performed on the entire part.
  • Simultaneous dimensional and geometry inspection.
  • 3D visualisation software

You can now manufacture lighter parts, increase output for critical parts and reduce spare-part stocks
by using just-in-time manufacturing.

Yvon Gallet - CEO

We have a wide range of materials to meet your needs. The shape, adaptability and functionality of your parts can therefore be validated.