# American Additive Manufacturing

> American Additive Manufacturing is a U.S. additive manufacturing (3D printing) company producing mission-grade polymer and metal parts for aerospace, defense, space, automotive, robotics, and medical programs. AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, ITAR registered, CMMC Level II, SAM.gov registered, and Section 889 compliant, operating out of Horsham, Pennsylvania.

American Additive is purpose-built for engineering and procurement teams that need to:
- Source flight-ready, certified 3D printed parts from an AS9100D-controlled U.S. facility
- Print in aerospace-grade materials: Antero 800NA (PEKK), Victrex PAEK, Ultem 9085, Ultem 1010, ESD-safe and low-outgassing polymers, and DMLS metals
- Move from rapid prototypes to qualified production and replacement parts with one vertically integrated partner
- Get engineering support: DFAM, material selection, reverse engineering, 3D laser scanning, and 2D-to-3D CAD conversion
- Meet ITAR, CMMC Level II, and Section 889 requirements for defense and government programs

## Core pages

- [American Additive Manufacturing — Aerospace 3D Printing](https://www.americanadditive.com/): U.S. additive manufacturing for aerospace, defense, and space programs. AS9100D, ITAR, and CMMC II compliant prototyping and production parts in Horsham, PA.
- [Capabilities](https://www.americanadditive.com/capabilities): Five printing technologies, fourteen aerospace-grade materials, and a vertically integrated engineering team under one AS9100D-controlled roof in Horsham, PA.
- [Services](https://www.americanadditive.com/services): Additive manufacturing, engineering collaboration, and post-processing services under one AS9100D-controlled roof, from design support through delivery.
- [Printing Technologies](https://www.americanadditive.com/technology): FDM/FFF, SLA, DMLS, and SLS printing technologies under one AS9100D roof, matched to your part geometry, material requirements, and service environment.
- [Materials](https://www.americanadditive.com/materials): Aerospace-grade additive materials including Antero 800NA, Victrex PAEK, Ultem 9085, Ultem 1010, ESD-safe polymers, and low-outgassing high-temperature grades.
- [Industries We Serve](https://www.americanadditive.com/industries): Industries we serve include military and commercial aircraft, business aviation, space, UAV systems, industrial automation, automotive, robotics, and medical.
- [Certifications & Compliance](https://www.americanadditive.com/certifications): AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, ITAR registered, CMMC Level II, SAM.gov registered, Section 889 compliant, and AIS certified. View our full compliance profile.
- [About American Additive](https://www.americanadditive.com/about-us): U.S. contract manufacturer of mission-grade 3D printed hardware for aerospace, defense, space, automotive, robotics, and medical programs in Horsham, PA.
- [Get Started / Submit an RFQ](https://www.americanadditive.com/get-started): Submit a Request for Quote for additive manufacturing parts. Upload STEP, IGES, or 2D drawings. ITAR pre-checks and NDAs are handled automatically today.
- [Request a Quote](https://www.americanadditive.com/start-now): Request a quote on additive manufacturing parts from American Additive. Upload drawings or describe your project and our engineering team will follow up.
- [Contact Us](https://www.americanadditive.com/contact-us): Contact American Additive for quote requests, engineering questions, partnerships, and press inquiries. Our Horsham, PA team responds within one business day.
- [Engineering Blog](https://www.americanadditive.com/blog): Engineering additive manufacturing: materials deep-dives, DFAM tips, and quality system insights from the American Additive team in Horsham, Pennsylvania.
- [Field Guides](https://www.americanadditive.com/guides): Downloadable field guides for engineers designing parts for additive manufacturing: DFAM, cost comparison, lead-time analysis, and qualification tips.
- [Trade Shows & Events](https://www.americanadditive.com/events): Find American Additive at upcoming aerospace, defense, and additive manufacturing events: trade shows, airshows, and industry conferences across the U.S.
- [Company News](https://www.americanadditive.com/news): Press announcements, customer milestones, certifications, and company news from American Additive Manufacturing: updates from our Horsham, PA facility.

## Solutions

- [Customized space, aerospace & defense additive manufacturing.](https://www.americanadditive.com/solutions/aerospace): Production parts, rapid 3D printed tooling, and prototyping for commercial planes, business jets, helicopters, military aircraft, drones, and spacecraft.
- [Additive manufacturing for military & defense.](https://www.americanadditive.com/solutions/military-defense): Combat-grade hardware for defense aviation, unmanned systems, ground vehicles, and naval platforms: ITAR registered, CMMC Level II self-certified, AS9100D-controlled, DPAS compliant.
- [Additive manufacturing for space.](https://www.americanadditive.com/solutions/space): Low-outgassing, radiation-tolerant, vibration-qualified hardware for satellites, launch vehicles, and crewed systems, engineered for vacuum, thermal cycling, and launch loads.
- [Revolutionizing production with industrial 3D printing.](https://www.americanadditive.com/solutions/industrial): High-quality, customized industrial 3D printing services: speed up development, tackle obsolescence, and scale to demand.
- [Production & replacement parts, printed on demand.](https://www.americanadditive.com/solutions/production-parts): Pilot, bridge, and low-volume production, plus end-of-life replacement parts, printed on demand.
- [Hardware for aerospace electronic systems.](https://www.americanadditive.com/solutions/aerospace-electronics): ESD-safe enclosures, RF-transparent housings, and vibration-isolated mounts for avionics, radar, sensors, and radiation-sensitive electronics across commercial, military, and space platforms.
- [Aircraft interior components.](https://www.americanadditive.com/solutions/aircraft-interiors): AIS (AICS)-certified cabin hardware in flame-retardant aerospace polymers: ducting, bezels, stowage, galley parts, and operator-interface components from one-off VIP installs to fleet retrofits.
- [Rapid prototyping & design models.](https://www.americanadditive.com/solutions/rapid-prototyping): Concept models, functional prototypes, wind-tunnel articles, and design-validation builds, turned around in hours, not weeks, with the same supplier you'll use for production.
- [Jigs, fixtures & manufacturing aids.](https://www.americanadditive.com/solutions/jigs-fixtures): Lightweight, dimensionally stable shop aids printed at a fraction of CNC cost: drill jigs, assembly fixtures, inspection gauges, workholding, and end-of-arm tooling.
- [Composite layup & trim tools.](https://www.americanadditive.com/solutions/composite-tooling): Autoclavable Ultem 1010, Ultem 9085, and polycarbonate layup and trim tools, engineered for efficient, reliable composite manufacturing.
- [3D printing services.](https://www.americanadditive.com/solutions/3d-printing): Five printing technologies, 20+ qualified materials, one AS9100D-controlled facility, from sketch to flight-ready parts under one roof.
- [Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM).](https://www.americanadditive.com/solutions/fdm): High-performance thermoplastic parts in Ultem, PEEK, and Antero on production-grade Stratasys systems.
- [Selective Laser Sintering (SLS).](https://www.americanadditive.com/solutions/sls): Tough nylon and elastomer parts for production enclosures, complex geometries, and end-of-arm tooling, printed without support structures.
- [Stereolithography (SLA).](https://www.americanadditive.com/solutions/sla): Mirror-grade surface finish, micron tolerances, and a deep library of resins, for visual prototypes, wind-tunnel models, medical R&D, and master patterns.
- [Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS).](https://www.americanadditive.com/solutions/dmls): Aluminum, titanium, and Inconel hardware for thermal, structural, and propulsion applications: production-grade metal additive with HIP and machined finishing.
- [Engineering design services & DFAM.](https://www.americanadditive.com/solutions/dfam): End-to-end engineering support: meaningful customer interaction, DFAM, topology optimization, laser scanning, and obsolete-part replication.
- [Material selection.](https://www.americanadditive.com/solutions/material-selection): Match your service environment to the right aerospace-grade polymer or metal, backed by validation data across 20+ qualified materials.
- [Composite mold & tool design.](https://www.americanadditive.com/solutions/composite-mold-tool-design): Layup tool design, sacrificial mandrels, and trim fixtures for composite production.
- [Laser scanning for metrology & engineering.](https://www.americanadditive.com/solutions/laser-scanning): Structured-light and laser scanning for first-article inspection and reverse engineering.
- [Part replication & reverse engineering.](https://www.americanadditive.com/solutions/reverse-engineering): Sustain legacy and obsolete parts: scan, model, qualify, and 3D print direct replacements with full AS9100D documentation.
- [2D drawing to 3D CAD conversion.](https://www.americanadditive.com/solutions/2d-to-3d): Convert legacy 2D drawings to production-ready solid models for additive manufacturing.
- [Hardware installation.](https://www.americanadditive.com/solutions/hardware-installation): Heat-set inserts, helicoils, dowel pins, threaded inserts, and bonded hardware installed in-house under controlled conditions.
- [Bonding & sealing.](https://www.americanadditive.com/solutions/bonding-sealing): Aerospace-spec structural adhesives, weatherproof seals, and post-print porosity sealing, extending performance into demanding service environments.
- [Painting & finishing.](https://www.americanadditive.com/solutions/painting): Aerospace-grade primers, topcoats, color-matched cabin finishes, EMI shielding & coating, and FAR-compliant low-flammability finishes for cabin, exterior, and commercial parts.

## Industries

- [Military aircraft.](https://www.americanadditive.com/industries/military-aircraft): Cabin, electronics, and structural hardware for fighters, transports, and rotorcraft.
- [Commercial aircraft.](https://www.americanadditive.com/industries/commercial-aircraft): AIS (AICS)-certified cabin hardware and ESD-safe avionics for the world's commercial fleets.
- [UAV & UAS.](https://www.americanadditive.com/industries/uav): Lightweight structures and payload housings for U.S. military UAS Group 2–5 platforms.
- [VTOL · AAM · UAM.](https://www.americanadditive.com/industries/vtol-aam-uam): Cabin, avionics, and structural hardware for the next generation of vertical-lift aircraft.
- [Spacecraft & satellites.](https://www.americanadditive.com/industries/spacecraft-satellites): Low-outgassing, radiation-tolerant components for satellites, launch vehicles, and crewed systems.
- [Naval surface & submarine.](https://www.americanadditive.com/industries/naval): Marinized polymer and metal components for shipboard systems.
- [General aviation & civil aviation.](https://www.americanadditive.com/industries/general-aviation): Business aviation, private aircraft, and experimental homebuilt programs — cabin parts, replacement hardware, and builder-grade components.
- [Business helicopters.](https://www.americanadditive.com/industries/business-helicopters): Cabin completions, operator-interface hardware, and replacement parts for corporate, EMS, and law-enforcement rotorcraft fleets.
- [MRO.](https://www.americanadditive.com/industries/mro): On-demand replacement parts for fleets in service beyond OEM support.
- [Automotive.](https://www.americanadditive.com/industries/automotive): Functional prototypes, wind-tunnel models, and low-volume motorsport and EV hardware, accelerating design iteration and reducing development costs.
- [Automation & robotics.](https://www.americanadditive.com/industries/automation): Production-cell tooling, robotic EOAT, vision-system fixtures, and integration hardware for high-mix automation and robotics cells.
- [Oil & gas.](https://www.americanadditive.com/industries/oil-gas): Chemical-resistant brackets, downhole tooling models, gauging fixtures, and reverse-engineered field equipment, built for harsh environments.
- [Medical & dental.](https://www.americanadditive.com/industries/medical-device): Functional prototypes, surgical guides, and non-implant production hardware for medical device manufacturers.
- [Assembly.](https://www.americanadditive.com/industries/assembly): Workholding, integration aids, and assembly-line tooling for high-mix production.
- [Architecture.](https://www.americanadditive.com/industries/architecture): Scale models, presentation pieces, and custom architectural fabrications.
- [Inventors & artists.](https://www.americanadditive.com/industries/artists-inventors): From sculptures and kinetic installations to breakthrough product concepts — creative and inventor programs under NDA.
- [Product designers.](https://www.americanadditive.com/industries/product-designers): Concept models, functional prototypes, and short-run production for design studios and product agencies: your fabrication partner across every project stage.
- [Aerospace & defense.](https://www.americanadditive.com/industries/aerospace-defense): End-to-end additive manufacturing for commercial transports, business aircraft, combat aviation, rotorcraft, and unmanned systems under AS9100D, ITAR, and CMMC.
- [Space.](https://www.americanadditive.com/industries/space): Flight hardware for every mission profile — from CubeSat buses and payload housings to launch-vehicle brackets and crew-rated cabin parts.
- [Aviation.](https://www.americanadditive.com/industries/aviation): AIS (AICS)-certified cabin and avionics hardware for business, commercial, and private fleets, built in FAR 25.853 compliant polymers on the Stratasys Fortus 900.

## Printing technologies

- [Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM / FFF).](https://www.americanadditive.com/technology/fdm-fff): Production-grade thermoplastic printing: the workhorse of aerospace additive manufacturing.
- [Stereolithography (SLA).](https://www.americanadditive.com/technology/sla): Photopolymer printing for mirror-grade surface finish and tight tolerances.
- [Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS).](https://www.americanadditive.com/technology/dmls): Production-grade metal additive in aluminum, titanium, and Inconel.
- [Selective Laser Sintering (SLS).](https://www.americanadditive.com/technology/sls): Support-free nylon printing for production enclosures and complex geometry.
- [SLS: the equivalent to HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF).](https://www.americanadditive.com/technology/mjf): Qualified on HP MJF? Our SLS cell prints the same nylon geometry with equivalent mechanical properties.

## Materials

- [Antero 800NA](https://www.americanadditive.com/materials/antero-800na): PEKK-based thermoplastic for avionics, low-outgassing space hardware, and high-chemical-resistance applications.
- [VICTREX AM™ 200 PAEK](https://www.americanadditive.com/materials/victrex-paek): High-performance PAEK (PEEK-family) formulated for additive: thermal-critical hardware up to 300°F continuous use.
- [Ultem 9085](https://www.americanadditive.com/materials/ultem-9085): The aerospace cabin standard: FAR 25.853 / OSU 65-65 compliant.
- [Ultem 1010](https://www.americanadditive.com/materials/ultem-1010): Higher heat and biocompatible: the choice for autoclave tooling and food-contact hardware.
- [ESD-safe materials](https://www.americanadditive.com/materials/esd-safe): Surface-resistivity controlled polymers for electronics, avionics, and radiation-sensitive hardware: no coating, no plating, no wear-through.
- [Low-outgassing polymers](https://www.americanadditive.com/materials/low-outgassing): Low-outgassing materials for satellites, launch vehicles, optical systems, and any application where vacuum-released volatiles cannot contaminate the environment.
- [High-temperature polymers](https://www.americanadditive.com/materials/high-temp): Heat-resistant FDM polymers for engine-adjacent, thermal-critical, and chemically aggressive service environments, with heat-deflection temperatures up to 419°F.
- [High strength-to-weight polymers](https://www.americanadditive.com/materials/high-strength-weight): Carbon-reinforced polymers that replace machined aluminum at a fraction of the weight, ideal for structural brackets, EOAT, and lightweight enclosures.
- [Autoclavable polymers](https://www.americanadditive.com/materials/autoclavable): Composite-tool polymers rated for repeated 350°F autoclave cycles: Ultem 1010, Polycarbonate, and Ultem 9085 for efficient, reliable composite manufacturing.
- [FDM Nylon 12CF](https://www.americanadditive.com/materials/nylon-12cf): Carbon-fiber reinforced nylon: the highest flexural strength of any FDM 3D printing material.
- [Antero 840CN03](https://www.americanadditive.com/materials/antero-840cn03): Carbon-nanotube reinforced PEKK with intrinsic ESD performance, engineered for mission-critical electronics.
- [ABS-M30i](https://www.americanadditive.com/materials/abs-m30i): Biocompatible thermoplastic for medical, pharmaceutical, and food-packaging engineering.
- [ABS-ESD7](https://www.americanadditive.com/materials/abs-esd7): Static-dissipative ABS for handling charge-sensitive electronics and components.
- [PC-ABS](https://www.americanadditive.com/materials/pc-abs): High-impact engineering thermoplastic for functional prototypes, tooling, and low-volume manufacturing.
- [PC-ISO](https://www.americanadditive.com/materials/pc-iso): Biocompatible, heat-resistant polycarbonate for medical, pharmaceutical, and food-packaging applications.
- [Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU)](https://www.americanadditive.com/materials/ppsu): High strength combined with heat and chemical resistance for demanding functional testing and production.
- [ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate)](https://www.americanadditive.com/materials/asa): UV-stable thermoplastic in 10 colors for prototyping, jigs and fixtures, and low-volume production.
- [FDM TPU 92A](https://www.americanadditive.com/materials/tpu-92a): Thermoplastic polyurethane for flexible elastomer parts with stretch, abrasion, and tear resistance.
- [Diran 410MF07](https://www.americanadditive.com/materials/diran): Durable nylon-based thermoplastic with exceptional toughness, chemical resistance, and a smooth surface finish.
- [ST-130 Soluble Tooling](https://www.americanadditive.com/materials/st-130): Soluble tooling polymer engineered for sacrificial composite mandrels and hollow part creation.
- [Nylon 12 (PA12)](https://www.americanadditive.com/materials/nylon-12): General-purpose, biocompatible nylon: the workhorse SLS material for functional prototypes and end-use production.
- [Nylon 12 Glass-Filled (PA12 GF)](https://www.americanadditive.com/materials/nylon-12-gf): Glass-filled, biocompatible nylon with enhanced stiffness and heat resistance for demanding industrial environments.
- [TPU 90A (Powder)](https://www.americanadditive.com/materials/tpu-90a): Tough elastomer with high elongation at break and superior tear strength: flexible, resilient, and skin-safe.

## Field guides

- [3D Printing in Manufacturing: Revolutionizing Timelines, Costs, and Innovation.](https://www.americanadditive.com/guides/3d-printing-in-manufacturing): How additive manufacturing is rewriting the rules on production timelines, project costs, and design innovation across aerospace, industrial, and consumer applications.
- [Cost-Efficiency Comparison: 3D Printing vs. Traditional Manufacturing.](https://www.americanadditive.com/guides/cost-efficiency-3d-printing): Side-by-side cost comparison of 3D printing versus injection molding, CNC machining, and casting — across volume, complexity, and qualification scope.
- [Lead Time Comparison: 3D Printing vs. Traditional Manufacturing.](https://www.americanadditive.com/guides/reducing-lead-time): How additive manufacturing collapses lead times from weeks to days — and where the savings come from across the design, tooling, and production stages.

## Certifications and compliance

- AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system
- ITAR registered with the U.S. Department of State
- CMMC Level II compliant for controlled unclassified information (CUI)
- SAM.gov registered; Section 889 (NDAA) compliant
- AIS (Additive Innovative Solutions) validated Antero materials on Stratasys Fortus 900

## Optional

- [Sitemap](https://www.americanadditive.com/sitemap.xml): Full sitemap of every public URL on the site.
- [Supplier Onboarding & Requirements](https://www.americanadditive.com/suppliers): Supplier requirements, terms, and onboarding for companies working with American Additive Manufacturing: quality, ITAR compliance, and procurement expectations.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.americanadditive.com/privacy-policy): Learn how American Additive Manufacturing LLC collects, uses, and protects information when you interact with our website, services, and team members online.
- [Terms & Conditions](https://www.americanadditive.com/terms-conditions): Terms of Service governing your access to and use of the American Additive Manufacturing website, quote tools, and related online services and communications.
- [Customer Quote Terms & Conditions](https://www.americanadditive.com/quote-terms): Terms and conditions for customers ordering end-use or rapid prototype parts and related additive manufacturing services from American Additive Manufacturing.
- [Purchase Order Terms](https://www.americanadditive.com/purchase-order-terms): Purchase order terms and conditions for suppliers working with American Additive Manufacturing LLC: requirements, acceptance, and procurement language.
- [Section 889 Compliance Statement](https://www.americanadditive.com/section-889): American Additive Manufacturing LLC compliance statement for Section 889 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act and related FAR requirements.