EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. & REHOVOT, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) today announced the launch of AIS™ Antero® 800NA and AIS™ Antero 840CN03 as validated materials for the Stratasys F900®, marking a new milestone in qualified additive manufacturing for aerospace, defense, and other highly regulated industries. These new AIS™ advanced industrial solution materials were rigorously qualified in collaboration with leading organizations, including Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Blue Origin, Raytheon, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), United States Air Force, BAE and Stratasys Direct Manufacturing.
The qualification program confirms that these Stratasys AIS materials meet the stringent requirements of mission-critical applications, providing manufacturers with trusted solutions for high-temperature, chemical-resistant parts. By leveraging NCAMP (National Center for Advanced Materials Performance) equivalence, Stratasys delivers a scalable and clear pathway to process and materials qualification, reducing time and cost to accelerate adoption of additive manufacturing in highly regulated markets.
“The ongoing development and qualification of these Stratasys advanced additive manufacturing materials are pivotal for manufacturers in aerospace and defense, enabling them to confidently adopt 3D printing for mission-critical applications,” said Ryan Martin, Senior Research Director, ABI Research. “With validated materials that meet rigorous industry standards, manufacturers can now accelerate production, reduce costs, and streamline qualification processes. This evolution in material capabilities provides the reliability, precision, and regulatory compliance required for producing high-performance parts that meet the demanding needs of these highly regulated industries.”
Stratasys today announced the launch of AIS™ Antero® 800NA and AIS™ Antero 840CN03 as validated materials for the Stratasys F900®, marking a new milestone in qualified additive manufacturing for aerospace, defense, and other highly regulated industries.
AIS Antero materials offer:
- Proven Reliability: Validated materials with NCAMP-backed data for consistent performance across production sites.
- Streamlined Qualification: Documentation, training, and tools to implement best in class process control.
- Cost Reduction: Significant savings on internal testing and qualification expenses.
“These new AIS Antero materials represent a major step forward for additive manufacturing integration in the production of aerospace and defense platforms,” said Foster Ferguson, Vice President, Industrial Business Unit, Stratasys. “By combining best-in-class performance with an established qualification framework, we’re empowering manufacturers to innovate faster and confidently deploy 3D printing for qualified end-use applications at multiple locations across an enterprise.”
AIS Antero 800NA and AIS Antero 840CN03 are designed to meet the demanding requirements of high-performance polymer applications, offering unparalleled design flexibility and exceptional resistance to extreme temperatures and harsh chemicals. These materials are ideal for creating lightweight, durable parts in mission-critical systems.
Source: Stratasys
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