Stratasys Announces the Introduction of AIS™ Antero® 800NA and AIS™ Antero 840CN03 Materials
Stratasys collaborates with leading aerospace and defense companies to develop new 3D printable materials for key applications.
Stratasys announced the introduction of AIS™ Antero® 800NA and AIS™ Antero 840CN03 materials as validated materials for the Stratasys F900® 3D printer, marking a new milestone in the qualified applications of additive manufacturing for aerospace, defense and other highly regulated industries. The new AIS™ Advanced Industrial Solution materials have been rigorously qualified in collaboration with leading organizations including Boeing, Blue Origin, Northrop Grumman, the United States Naval Air Forces Command (NAVAIR), the United States Air Force, Raytheon Technologies and the National Institute for Aeronautical Research (NIAR).
The qualification program confirms that these Stratasys AIS materials meet the stringent requirements of mission-critical applications, providing manufacturers with reliable solutions for high-temperature and chemical-resistant parts. By leveraging NCAMP (National Center for Advanced Materials Performance) equivalency, Stratasys provides a scalable and clear path to qualify processes and materials, reducing time and cost, accelerating the adoption of additive manufacturing in highly regulated markets.
“Stratasys’ continued development and qualification of advanced additive manufacturing materials is critical for aerospace and defense manufacturers, enabling them to confidently adopt 3D printing in key applications,” said Ryan Martin, Senior Research Director at ABI Research. “Validated materials that meet industry standards enable manufacturers to accelerate production, reduce costs and streamline qualification processes. This advancement in material capabilities provides the reliability, accuracy and regulatory compliance needed to produce high-performance components to meet the demands of these highly regulated industries.”
AIS Antero materials offer the following advantages:
Proven Reliability: Validated materials with NCAMP-backed data for consistent performance across manufacturing sites.
Simplified Qualification: Documentation, training, and tools to implement best-in-class process control.
Cost Reduction: Significant savings on in-house testing and qualification costs.
“These new AIS Antero materials represent a significant step forward in the integration of additive manufacturing into aerospace and defense platform manufacturing,” said Foster Ferguson, senior vice president, Stratasys. “By combining best-in-class performance with a robust qualification framework, we enable manufacturers to innovate faster and confidently adopt 3D printing for qualified end-user applications across multiple areas of the enterprise.”
AIS Antero 800NA and AIS Antero 840CN03 are designed to meet the requirements of high-performance polymer applications, offering unmatched design flexibility and excellent resistance to extreme temperatures and chemicals. These materials are ideal for producing lightweight, durable components in critical systems.
Stratasys is expected to showcase AIS Antero materials at the Space Symposium, taking place April 7-10 in Colorado Springs, highlighting their potential to transform manufacturing in aerospace, defense and other fields.
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