Aitiip Technology Centre focuses its activity on innovation as its driving force. Over the years, we have managed to create one of the most complete value chains in the technological ecosystem, allowing us to tackle projects as interesting as the development of aeronautical tooling through additive manufacturing.
Thanks to the coexistence of a team of professionals and experienced designers with one of the most advanced additive manufacturing and metrology laboratories in Europe, and coupled with the high standards required to obtain and maintain specific certifications for the aeronautical sector such as EN 9100 (in addition to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001), Aitiip is able to provide products and services that meet the expectations and standards of such demanding sectors as aviation, space, and defense, demonstrating that the organization operates in accordance with internationally agreed and recognized practices for quality management, essential for obtaining contracts worldwide. This commitment is further demonstrated by its membership in the Aragon Aerospace and Defense Cluster (AERA) and the Spanish Association of Additive and 3D Manufacturing Technologies (ADDIMAT) at the national level.
But how do we do it?
It's not a simple process. To begin with, in the quotation phase, we leverage our extensive experience to offer our clients a competitive cost for their requirements, allowing us to accurately size the scope of each project based on preliminary needs guides.
Once the design phase is estimated, we analyze which technology will be most suitable for manufacturing the tooling, as our specialized 3D printing laboratory, called Aitiip 3D, has a multitude of industrial technologies to adapt to the millimeter-perfect needs of those who require the center's collaboration.
From filament technologies with specific materials for the aeronautical sector, such as ULTEM 9085 CG, or more productive powder technologies like MJF (Multi Jet Fusion), to direct metal printing (SLM), Aitiip 3D offers the most versatile 3D printing laboratory in Europe, making the choice of which material and technology to use in each case quite a challenge.
The team of technicians specialized in these manufacturing methods is in constant communication with the design department to obtain the most efficient proposal in each case and meet the client's expectations, as the manufacturing method greatly affects the design and characteristics of each piece. What do we need? More resistance? Less weight? Better tolerances? Lower costs? All at once?
Once the quote is accepted, we ensure that each of the parts designed and manufactured according to the requirements meet the specific tolerances for each case. To do this, we have a metrology department equipped with different industrial measurement methods where our professionals incorporate a report with each of the parts designed and manufactured in-house.
Design, manufacturing, measurement, all without leaving the same environment, and also being able to develop specific materials with concrete properties, or test them to have more knowledge of their future behavior, as well as to integrate other traditional manufacturing processes such as machining or injection into our proposals when additive manufacturing is not the most suitable.
Did you know we were capable of this at Aitiip?