American Additive to Offer 3D Printing with Newly Validated AIS™ Antero Materials for Aerospace, Space, and Defense

American Additive Manufacturing is proud to announce the upcoming availability of production-grade 3D printing services using the newly validated AIS™ Antero® 800NA and AIS™ Antero 840CN03 materials—developed, and being qualified, in collaboration with some of the most trusted names in aerospace, space, and defense.  This will add to our already significant offering of printing in materials for demanding applications, including Antero 800NA, Antero 840CN03, Ultem 9085CG, Ultem 1010CG, and many other high performance polymers.

These advances were announced in a March 2025 announcement by Stratasys, marking a significant milestone in additive manufacturing for mission-critical applications. The validation program includes rigorous testing and qualifications in partnership with:

• Boeing
• Northrop Grumman
• Blue Origin
• Raytheon Technologies
• Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
• United States Air Force
• National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR)
• BAE Systems
• Stratasys

According to the official Stratasys press release, this collaboration will deliver a “scalable and clear pathway to process and materials qualification,” enabling faster adoption of 3D printing in highly regulated industries like aerospace and defense.

What This Means for Our Customers

As a Stratasys partner equipped with the Stratasys F900®, American Additive Manufacturing will soon offer Additive Manufacturing Services for production parts using these newly validated AIS™ Antero materials.

American Additive already prints parts for customers using AIS Certified ULTEM™ 9085 and can apply the AIS process to Antero parts prior to the full AIS program launch. Our customers don't have to wait for high-quality Antero parts, thanks to the elevated level of quality, repeatability, and reliability enabled by our extensive experience with AIS ULTEM™ 9085CG. The forthcoming AIS Antero release will bring an even higher level of assurance, supported by significant data and strict qualifications, providing high confidence for design engineers.

Companies will no longer need to wait or conduct their own costly testing—these materials will come with NCAMP-backed performance data, established qualification frameworks, and industry-standard documentation. This will mean faster time-to-production, reduced internal qualification costs, and greater confidence in the parts you receive.

About the AIS™ Antero Materials

AIS™ Antero 800NA
A high-performance PEKK-based thermoplastic with excellent resistance to high temperatures and harsh chemicals. Ideal for lightweight, durable components in mission-critical systems.

AIS™ Antero 840CN03
A PEKK-based compound with enhanced electrostatic discharge (ESD) properties, perfect for applications where static control is crucial.

These materials are specifically engineered for high-performance polymer applications and are qualified for use in aerospace and defense platforms. With reliability, precision, and regulatory compliance at the core, they are expected to become the new standard for end-use 3D printed parts in demanding environments.

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Coming Soon

American Additive Manufacturing LLC will soon begin producing parts with AIS™ Antero materials, augmenting our current offering which already includes Antero without the AIS designation. Whether you're in aerospace, space, defense, or any industry that demands critical performance, we will deliver components built to the highest standards—validated by the same organizations that helped qualify the materials.

Let’s talk about how these new material capabilities can support your next project.

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