3D printed hardware for UAV & drone programs
American Additive Manufacturing
Blog

Engineering notes on additive manufacturing

DFAM tips, materials deep-dives, and quality system insights from the engineers who build production-ready parts every day.

3D-Printed Molds for Solid Rocket Motors: Accelerating SRM Production with Antero 840CN03
3D Printing
3D-Printed Molds for Solid Rocket Motors: Accelerating SRM Production with Antero 840CN03

Replacing machined metal tooling with printed Antero 840CN03 molds to speed up propellant casting and scale SRM output.

American Additive TeamSeptember 9, 2026 · 1 min read
Understanding Additive Manufacturing Unlocking Design Freedom In Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing
Understanding Additive Manufacturing Unlocking Design Freedom In Manufacturing

This article delves into Additive Manufacturing (AM), explaining how it revolutionizes product creation by allowing for innovative designs and minimizing waste.

American Additive TeamNovember 10, 2025 · 9 min read
5 Leading Companies Embracing UAV (UAS) 3D Printing For Aerospace Excellence
Aerospace & Defense
5 Leading Companies Embracing UAV (UAS) 3D Printing For Aerospace Excellence

Explore how UAV (UAS) 3D Printing is revolutionizing the aerospace industry through innovative solutions from top companies.

American Additive TeamNovember 7, 2025 · 7 min read
Understanding UAV UAS Additive Manufacturing: Transforming UAV Design Performance & Production Efficiency
Aerospace & Defense
Understanding UAV UAS Additive Manufacturing: Transforming UAV Design Performance & Production Efficiency

This article explores how UAV UAS Additive Manufacturing revolutionizes the production of unmanned aerial vehicles by streamlining processes and enhancing design capabilities.

American Additive TeamNovember 3, 2025 · 6 min read
Unlocking The Potential 3D Printing Of PEI (Ultem) Material For High-Performance Applications
Materials
Unlocking The Potential 3D Printing Of PEI (Ultem) Material For High-Performance Applications

This article explores how 3D printing PEI material (Ultem) can enhance system and component capabilities by providing stronger, lighter parts suitable for extreme conditions.

American Additive TeamNovember 3, 2025 · 9 min read
Understanding Additive Manufacturing in the Defense Industry: Revolutionizing Supply Chains
Aerospace & Defense
Understanding Additive Manufacturing in the Defense Industry: Revolutionizing Supply Chains

This article explores how adopting additive manufacturing in the defense industry can enhance operational efficiency by enabling on-demand production and enhanced performance of critical military components.

American Additive TeamOctober 28, 2025 · 7 min read
Explore 7 Additive Manufacturing Companies With AS9100D Certification For Aerospace & Defense
Aerospace & Defense
Explore 7 Additive Manufacturing Companies With AS9100D Certification For Aerospace & Defense

Discover the top additive manufacturing companies with AS9100D certification that illustrate how you can achieve high-quality AM design & production in the aerospace and defense sectors.

American Additive TeamOctober 28, 2025 · 7 min read
Top 5 Aerospace AS9100D Certified 3D Printing Adopters - Enhancing Aerospace Manufacturing Through Additive Manufacturing
3D Printing
Top 5 Aerospace AS9100D Certified 3D Printing Adopters - Enhancing Aerospace Manufacturing Through Additive Manufacturing

Discover how the top 5 3D Printing Adopters with AS9100D certification streamline aerospace design & manufacturing, with reliable and repeatable high quality production parts.

American Additive TeamOctober 28, 2025 · 8 min read
Understanding Space Additive Manufacturing: Revolutionizing Aerospace Production
Additive Manufacturing
Understanding Space Additive Manufacturing: Revolutionizing Aerospace Production

This article delves into space additive manufacturing, explaining its potential to transform aerospace production by enabling on-demand creation of complex components.

American Additive TeamOctober 17, 2025 · 6 min read
Understanding Antero840CN03: A Game-Changer For Aerospace Manufacturing
Materials
Understanding Antero840CN03: A Game-Changer For Aerospace Manufacturing

This article explores how Antero840CN03 can address key challenges in aerospace manufacturing by offering lightweight durability and enhanced performance.

American Additive TeamOctober 17, 2025 · 6 min read
Understanding 3D Printed ESD Safe Plastic Materials: Safeguarding Electronics From Static Risks
Materials
Understanding 3D Printed ESD Safe Plastic Materials: Safeguarding Electronics From Static Risks

This article explores 3D printed ESD safe plastic materials and their crucial role in protecting sensitive electronics from static electricity in aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing.

American Additive TeamOctober 8, 2025 · 4 min read
Revolutionizing Aerospace: The Impact Of Additive Manufacturing For Aerospace And Space
Additive Manufacturing
Revolutionizing Aerospace: The Impact Of Additive Manufacturing For Aerospace And Space

This article explores how additive manufacturing for aerospace and space is transforming performance of components and systems, reducing lead times, and enhancing design flexibility.

American Additive TeamOctober 7, 2025 · 8 min read
Made in the USA

Ready to take flight?
Let’s build hardware.

Send us your drawings, or just sketch on a napkin, and your program timeline. Our engineers will provide a rapid quote and deliver flight-ready parts built to your requirements and delivered on schedule.