MINNETONKA, MN and REHOVOT, Israel, Dec 12, 2025 – Stratasys systems supply Airbus with more than 25,000 flight-ready 3D-printed parts each year, reshaping how the company builds and maintains its fleet of aircrafts. Airbus prints parts for the A320, A350, and A400M models on Stratasys FDM printers using ULTEM 9085 filament Certified Grade (CG) material. More than 200,000 certified Stratasys polymer parts are already in service across its fleet. On the A350, these printed parts reduce weight by 43%, eliminate minimum order quantity (MOQ), and reduce lead times by 85%, saving cost and production time.
“Stratasys’ additive manufacturing technology is an integral part of our commitment to safe and sustainable aviation,” said Serge Senac, Airbus industrial leader for polymer additive manufacturing. “We can produce certified, repeatable parts faster, with less reliance on complex supply chains. This manufacturing flexibility reduces costs and ensures improved response times to meet the needs of our customers around the world. Last but not least, this technology contributes to Airbus’ roadmap to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.”
These parts meet aerospace qualification standards and support economical replacements across the aircraft. Distributed manufacturing lets Airbus print parts where and when they are needed, which helps cut downtime, reduce inventory, and limit supply chain delays.
“Our collaboration with Airbus is proof that additive manufacturing is being integrated into true production at scale, and can be a huge differentiator,” said Rich Garrity, chief business unit officer, Stratasys. “With tens of thousands of certified parts already flying, we are seeing an inflection point, not just for Airbus, but for the entire aerospace industry. Demand for lighter, faster, and more resilient supply chains is accelerating adoption of Stratasys technology worldwide. What Airbus is achieving today signals the next growth chapter for our industry: certified additive manufacturing as a mainstream production method across aviation globally.”
Source: Stratasys
About Stratasys
Stratasys Ltd., founded in 1989 by S. Scott Crump, develops additive manufacturing and 3D printing solutions using polymer-based materials. The company is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN, and Rehovot, Israel. Its offerings include 3D printers, consumable materials, and software tools used in aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods industries. Stratasys technology supports the production from materials such as ABS, polyphenylsulfone (PPSF), and polycarbonate. As of 2024, the company served approx. 25,000 customers worldwide.