Defence & Autonomous Platforms.Advance with Agility.

Delivering Rapid Deployment

From training through to in-field deployment, Additive Manufacturing delivers Defence organisations agility, rapid response and the ability to advance.

With a range of high-performance materials including Nylons, Composite materials and Metals, Additive Manufacturing is delivering strong, functional 3D printed parts, tools and prototypes, printed in a matter of hours, and at low cost.

With no minimum order quantities, each part can be adapted to be an exact fit, delivering higher functionality and extending the lifetime of machinery. New products can be released faster through rapid prototyping and testing. For consistency and uniformity, approved 3D designs can be securely shared across divisions and locations, with access to files offline for remote locations.

Use 3D printing to deliver:

Fast prototyping for new product development
Training & test models
Bespoke jigs and fixtures
Custom fit mounts, brackets and fixings
Casings, covers, holders and containers
Spare and replacement parts
In-field fixes
End-use parts

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Autonomous Systems & Unmanned Platforms

Additive Manufacturing is transforming how autonomous and unmanned systems are designed, tested, and deployed, from aerial drones and VTOL aircraft to ROVs, autonomous ground and underwater vehicles.

In these environments, speed, precision, and adaptability are essential. AM enables engineers to produce lightweight, high-performance parts such as housings, sensor mounts, arms, covers, and brackets, all optimised for specific applications. Components can be iterated, tested, and deployed within hours, not weeks, accelerating development cycles and improving readiness.

3D printed components on unmanned vehicle

For many defence and research organisations, 3D printing now plays a dual role: enhancing traditional manufacturing with faster prototyping and tooling, or taking the lead in producing low-volume or single-use systems for operations in hazardous or high-risk zones. The result is a more agile, responsive approach to manufacturing — one that delivers performance where it matters, and cost efficiency where it counts

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Applications in Defence & Autonomous Vehicles

New Technology Development

Rapidly deliver new technology and products, faster.

3D print designs and prototypes for instant feedback and testing.

Develop products with manufacturability in mind by testing end-prototypes and tooling to reduce risk of costly errors in production.

In-field Repairs

3D print replacement parts to perform fixes in-field.

With high wear and tear on equipment, combined with remote locations, resources and access to parts is limited. 3D print replacement components for temporary fixes whilst waiting for original parts to arrive in (often weeks or months later).

3D print obsolete parts that can no longer be sourced.

Bespoke Tooling

Design and print bespoke tooling to make assembly and MRO easier and faster.

3D print ergonomic handles or tools with interchangeable mounting systems for multiple use.

Produce light-weight jigs and fixtures to reducing lead times and costs.

Custom Fittings

3D print light-weight and custom fittings, mounts, brackets and fixings.

Whether required for product development, repairs in-field or training, or for low volume manufacturing, AM is delivering higher functionality and extending the lifetime of equipment, all at lower cost and more rapidly, in just a matter of hours and days, not weeks or months.

Printers for Defence

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