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

American Additive Manufacturing is proud to announce the immediate availability of production-grade 3D printing using the newly validated AIS™ Antero® 800NA and AIS™ Antero 840CN03 materials—developed and qualified in collaboration with some of the most trusted names in aerospace, space, and defense.

These advanced materials were introduced in a March 2025 announcement by Stratasys, marking a significant milestone in additive manufacturing for mission-critical applications. The validation program included rigorous testing and qualification 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 Direct Manufacturing
  

According to the official Stratasys press release, this collaboration delivers 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 is among the first to offer production parts using these newly validated AIS™ Antero materials.

Companies no longer need to wait or conduct their own costly testing—these materials come with NCAMP-backed performance data, established qualification frameworks, and industry-standard documentation. This means 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're the new standard for end-use 3D printed parts in demanding environments.

Ready for Production. Right Now.

American Additive Manufacturing can start producing parts with AIS™ Antero materials immediately. Whether you're in aerospace, space, defense, or any industry that demands mission-critical performance, we can 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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