Stratasys Launches Flight-Ready 3D Materials for Aerospace and Defense

Stratasys is teaming up with some of the biggest names in aerospace and defense — including Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Raytheon, Blue Origin, and the U.S. Air Force — to launch two newly qualified high-performance materials: AIS™ Antero® 800NA and AIS™ Antero 840CN03.

These materials are now officially validated for the Stratasys F900®, a flagship industrial 3D printer used in demanding manufacturing environments. But they’re not just any materials. They’ve been put through rigorous qualification programs alongside organizations like NAVAIR, NIAR, and Stratasys Direct Manufacturing, ensuring they meet the stringent requirements of mission-critical applications. In other words, these polymers are now cleared for takeoff.

Antero 800NA and 840CN03 were developed with extreme temperature and chemical resistance in mind. They’re lightweight, tough, and designed for end-use parts that live in high-stress environments — from spacecraft interiors to advanced avionics housings. The materials are backed by NCAMP-equivalent data, giving manufacturers confidence in consistent performance across different production sites.

What makes this launch different is that Stratasys isn’t just handing over new filament. It delivers a complete, scalable qualification framework — documentation, tools, and training — to simplify the adoption of 3D printing in highly regulated industries. That means faster production cycles, fewer headaches, and major savings on internal testing.

The partnership model is working. According to ABI Research’s Ryan Martin, “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.”

With the new AIS materials, manufacturers can go from prototyping to qualified production with fewer barriers. And thanks to the F900 platform’s versatility, those materials are ready to be deployed across the enterprise, from design centers to field repair units.

Stratasys will showcase both materials at the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs (April 7–10, 2025), giving attendees a closer look at how additive manufacturing is finally earning its place in the production of flight-ready, defense-grade components.

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