Rapid, on-demand production
Produce critical, mission-ready parts exactly when they’re needed.
Additive Manufacturing for the
Defence Sector.
Defence Sector.
Overview
AMufacture is Cyber Essentials Plus Certified, a JOSCAR-registered military parts contract manufacturer and a member of the Make UK Defence trade association.
Our end-to-end, digitally enabled additive manufacturing capabilities empower defence industry clients to transform their value chain with a rapid, repeatable and fully traceable supply of mission-ready parts.
Key Benefits
Resilient, future-ready supply chains
Resilient, future-ready supply chains
Rapid iteration and development
Accelerate development cycles with tooling-free production and fast design iteration.
Secure and traceable
Expect full visibility, traceability and secure data handling across every production stage.
3D printing in the defence industry: a revolution in real time
The military 3D printing market is redefining how defence equipment is designed, produced and sustained. By harnessing industry-grade additive manufacturing technologies, defence organisations can accelerate prototyping and harness rapid, mission-ready production at scale.
The outcome is transformative. For the defence sector, additive manufacturing enables a fundamental shift in supply chain strategy, not simply ‘just in time’, but more importantly ‘just in case’.
As the leading contract manufacturer in the additive manufacturing industry, AMufacture operates as a Tier 1 partner with clients across all defence verticals and acts as a supplier in all operational domains.
With unrivalled, 24/7 production capacity, ISO 9001-certified quality management systems and real-time, end-to-end traceability, we deliver the expertise and manufacturing controls needed to usher in a new era of agility, innovation and operational confidence.
Military additive manufacturing use cases
Our clients harness technologies such as 3D printing across a military wide range of applications, from 3D-printed UAV drones to on-demand, mission-critical parts for prototyping, repair and spares.
Military 3D-printed drones
By 3D printing UAV, UGV, USVand AUV parts, we empower
clients to secure the entire drone production lifecycle. Applications range from low-volume, mission-specific variants to standardised, repeatable, quality-controlled components for deployment at scale.
Military exoskeletons
Additive manufacturing is helping to fuel rapid advancements in this emerging technology. Harnessing various 3D printing methods, we build custom-fit, ergonomic components and complex, lightweight structural parts that improve performance and accelerate readiness.
On-demand spares and sustainment
For our partners, need, not lead time, becomes the driving force behind part production. Our always-on manufacturing capabilities allow for rapid production of replacement parts and spares, backed by a secure Digital Warehouse that preserves approved designs for repeatable production.
Tooling and operational support equipment
As a mature and trusted technology, 3D printing in the defence industry enables rapid production and iteration of mission-specific equipment. For our partners, that means a scalable, resilient supply of jigs, fixtures, maintenance tools, custom supports and more.
Why make AMufacture your military additive manufacturing partner?
In defence, timing is critical. With always-on, digitally enabled 3D printing for military organisations, AMufacture delivers the agility and operational resilience that’s vital for mission-critical environments.
From new product introduction to on-demand spares, our programmes are built on full traceability, comprehensive quality control and a robust, proven supply chain. Forces can rely on us for repeatable parts, wherever and whenever they’re needed.
Best-in-class Capabilities
At AMufacture, we’re constantly advancing our capabilities to bolster your operations and innovations. Our partners benefit from deep industry expertise and unmatched production capabilities, including one of the UK’s largest HP Multi Jet Fusion fleets.
24/7 Uptime
Partnering with AMufacture means moving beyond the long lead times and costly tooling associated with traditional manufacturing. Our always-on pipeline – including automated build-unit changeover systems – ensures rapid delivery and low-cost prototyping.
A True Partnership
We seamlessly integrate with your workflow, from initial design optimisation to production and post-processing. For you, that means faster decisions, fewer constraints and greater operational certainty.
Certified Secure
AMufacture is a JOSCAR-registered additive manufacturing defence specialist with Cyber Essentials Plus certification. We understand the vital need for robust security in military contexts and operate best-practice policies to safeguard critical data.
Industry certified
and quality assured
Real-time visibility
and traceability at
every step
AMufacture is a digitally native contract manufacturer. Our secure digital platform enables agile collaboration and real-time, end-to-end visibility, replacing traditional production workflows with a faster, future-fit solution that keeps pace with demanding defence requirements.
- Real-time production visibility:
Track and trace your components through every step of the production process. - Transparent collaboration:
Our purpose-built platform avoids miscommunication and enables efficient, productive collaboration between our experts and yours. - On-demand reordering:
Your secure Digital Warehouse stores past parts and workflows, allowing you to request repeat production runs in a matter of clicks.
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Expertise that spans industries
AMufacture’s on-demand digital manufacturing capabilities are helping to establish new supply chain paradigms across multiple industry verticals.
Automotive
Rapid, dependable parts for automotive prototyping, bridge manufacturing and production at scale.
Marine
On-demand, custom-fit parts for demanding maritime environments, delivered by industry veterans.
Medical
High-performance prosthetics, orthotics and more, manufactured to order and at pace.
Aerospace
Lightweight, performance-critical parts built with precision and supplied just in time.
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