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Engineered parts.For Aerospace & Defence.

Polymer and metal additive manufacturing for programmes where weight, installation space and limited production quantities shape the design. We help engineering teams combine components, evaluate design changes and manufacture end-use parts without investing in dedicated moulds or casting patterns.

Develop, evaluate and produce.With fewer manufacturing constraints.

Aerospace and defence programmes often require complex components in small quantities, with design revisions between development stages. We bring engineering support, polymer and metal printing, finishing and inspection together to support that progression.

Evaluate designs earlier

Produce physical components for packaging reviews, assembly checks and integration trials, then incorporate findings into the next revision.

Reduce weight and assembly complexity

Explore lighter geometries, material alternatives and integrated features to reduce separate parts and attachment hardware.

Produce to programme demand

Manufacture development units, initial batches and repeat orders without dedicated moulds or casting patterns, with specifications agreed for each stage.

Printed polymer components being prepared on the Paradigm 3D finishing bench

Components for spaceand defence applications.

Polymer and metal manufacturing for equipment integration, platform development and ground support, with designs adapted to available space, weight targets and assembly requirements.

  • Equipment housings and enclosures. Custom covers, protective housings and internal supports for electronics, instrumentation and communications equipment.
  • Mounting and integration components. Brackets, adapters and mounting interfaces that connect equipment to existing platforms and accommodate changing system configurations.
  • Ducting and airflow components. Custom ducts, transitions and ventilation features designed around confined spaces and equipment layouts.
  • Ground support and development hardware. Physical mock-ups, interface models and equipment assemblies for integration checks, handling evaluations and ground-based trials.

Selected for the mission,not the catalogue.

Flame performance, stiffness-to-weight, temperature and corrosion drive the choice. We match the original specification wherever one exists.

MaterialProcessWhere it fits
ULTEM™ 9085FDM polymerHigh-performance PEI with strength, heat and FST performance for interiors, enclosures and tooling.
PA 2210 FRSLS polymerFlame-retardant PA12 for electronics housings, ducting and components with fire requirements.
Nylon 12CFFDM polymerCarbon-filled nylon with high stiffness-to-weight for airframe sections, mounts and fixtures.
Titanium alloysMetal powder bed fusionHigh specific strength and corrosion resistance for lightweight brackets and structural fittings.
Aluminium alloysMetal powder bed fusionLow-density alloys for complex structural parts, housings and thermal hardware.
Nickel alloysMetal powder bed fusionHeat- and corrosion-resistant alloys for hot-section and severe-environment hardware.
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Finished and inspected.To your programme requirements.

Surface finish, assembly interfaces and inspection requirements are defined around the component’s intended use, whether for development trials, equipment integration or end-use production.

Surface finishing
Preparing and refining printed surfaces while preserving the features needed for fit and assembly.
Painting and identification
Applying specified colours and finishes to meet appearance and component identification requirements.
Hardware and assembly
Installing inserts, fasteners and subcomponents to deliver individual parts or assembled units.
Dimensional verification
Checking agreed dimensions and interfaces against drawings or CAD, with inspection records supplied as specified.

A certified quality systembehind every part.

Our ISO 9001:2015 quality management system covers how we design, scan, manufacture and inspect, with records that travel with the part.

  • Defined scope. Engineering and production requirements agreed before work starts.
  • Planned inspection. Inspection focused on the features your acceptance criteria name.
  • Traceable records. Build and inspection records supplied as your order requires.
Certified

ISO 9001:2015

ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system covering component design and manufacturing using additive and conventional technologies, 3D scanning, metrology and engineering services. Paradigm For 3D Printing Products Production L.L.C., certificate 01 100 2622672.

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Meeting the sectorat Ajban 2025.

We exhibited at the Ajban Defence Industry & Technology Exhibition 2025, showing printed parts and talking with engineers and procurement teams about local manufacture.

Paradigm 3D team at its stand at Ajban Defence Industry and Technology Exhibition 2025
Visitors in discussion at the Paradigm 3D stand at Ajban 2025
Paradigm 3D representative speaking with visitors at Ajban 2025

What to sendonce the NDA is in place.

Start with the requirement, not the part number. The more we know about function, environment and acceptance, the faster we can confirm the route and the quote.

Scope, inspection and records are confirmed per order.

Function and system
What the part does, the equipment or system it belongs to and any part number.
Source data
CAD, drawings, revisions, scan data, photographs or a physical sample.
Environment
Temperature, loads, vibration, flame, chemical and corrosion requirements.
Quantity and schedule
Prototype or production quantity, test campaign dates and requested delivery.
Acceptance and records
Inspection criteria, material requirements and the documentation your programme needs.

Aerospace & defence:your questions answered.

Anything else? See all FAQs

Can you support both development hardware and end-use components?

Yes. We manufacture models for fit and integration checks, functional prototypes and production components. The intended use determines the material, finish, inspection and acceptance requirements agreed before manufacture.

How can you help reduce component weight within a limited installation space?

We review opportunities to adapt geometry, integrate mounting features and replace suitable metal components with engineering polymers. The objective is to meet the required function within the available space and weight allowance.

Can you manufacture custom housings and interfaces for electronics and communications equipment?

Yes. We support enclosures, internal supports, brackets and adapters developed around equipment layouts, connector access and mounting arrangements. Designs can be revised as system configurations evolve.

Can you produce full-scale models before equipment integration?

Yes. Physical models can help verify installation clearances, assembly access and interfaces before committing to the final component. Larger models can be manufactured in one piece or assembled from sections.

Do you offer materials suitable for aerospace and defence applications?

Yes. High-performance polymers such as ULTEM™ 1010, ULTEM™ 9085 and Antero™ provide options for demanding aerospace and defence applications. We review the material, manufacturing process and required verification against your component’s operating environment and programme specifications.

Can you maintain the same configuration across repeat production orders?

Repeat orders can be manufactured against an agreed drawing revision, material and finish specification. Design changes are reviewed before production so development revisions and production configurations remain clearly identified.

Can we establish confidentiality arrangements before sharing technical data?

Yes. An NDA can be agreed before drawings or project information are shared. Please identify any additional data-handling or access requirements at the outset so we can confirm whether they can be accommodated.

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