Supply Chain Needs for Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing

Xometry (ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D Certified | ITAR Registered) provides a significant amount of on-demand custom manufacturing for the aerospace and defense market. These industries have high demands that go well beyond just making a 3D shape. Some of these demands include:

• Tight tolerances
• Custom, and often multiple finishes
• Part marking, bag & tag, and serialization
• Assemblies or installed hardware
• Export control (ITAR, DFAR, domestic supply)
• Certifications for conformance, hardware, or materials
• Specific material tempers and specifications (AMS, ASTM, etc.)
• Hitting expedited delivery needs

In addition, procurement in major Aerospace and Defense companies has time-consuming onboarding to approve a new vendor, which can often restrict flexible sourcing for non-standard materials or processes.