Precision Manufacturing for the Future of Aerospace & Defence

Xometry connects you with a vetted network of global and local manufacturing suppliers certified to AS9100D and NADCAP standards, ensuring aerospace-grade quality, compliance, and reliability for your most demanding projects.

Precision Manufacturing for the Future of Aerospace & Defence
  • AS9100D
    certification
  • ISO 9001:2015
    certification
  • CMM & FAIR
    reports
  • NDA
    as standard

Why Partner with Xometry for Aerospace & Defence?

Massive Scalable Network Capacity

Bypass supply chain bottlenecks with a global network of vetted manufacturers — from prototype to repeat production. Framework agreements ensure long-term continuity, pricing stability, and supply chain security.

  • 5,000+ Suppliers
  • On-Demand Capacity
  • Prototype to Production
  • Regional Sourcing
  • Global Network
  • Framework Agreements

Secure & Mission-Ready Sourcing

NDAs provided as standard for full confidentiality, with end-to-end traceability across manufacturing and documentation. Your flight hardware stays secure, compliant, and traceable throughout production.

  • Data Sovereignty
  • Cloud Security
  • Secure CAD Uploads
  • GDPR Compliant

End-to-End Quality & Compliance

Rigorous standards, comprehensive inspection, and full material traceability — our integrated quality labs ensure every part meets aerospace-grade specifications, preventing costly mission failures.

  • AS9100D
  • ISO 9001:2015
  • NDA
  • First Article Inspection (FAI)
  • CMM Inspection
  • Full Traceability

Specialised Material & Technical Expertise

Access 200+ industrial-grade materials — from high-performance alloys to engineering plastics — with expert guidance for high heat and corrosive environments.

  • Titanium
  • Inconel
  • Stainless Steel
  • Aluminium
  • ULTEM
  • Heat Treatment

Comprehensive One-Stop Shop

Access 16+ manufacturing technologies and 50+ post-processing options on a single platform. We manage project logistics to eliminate procurement overhead and streamline complex multi-vendor workflows.

  • CNC Machining
  • Metal 3D Printing
  • Injection Moulding
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Anodising
  • Passivation

Professional Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Identify production risks early with instant feedback and expert engineering support. We guide you through complex geometries and tight tolerances to prevent expensive redesigns and delays.

  • Instant DFM Feedback
  • Sales Engineering Support
  • Tight Tolerances
  • Complex Geometries
  • Process Optimisation

Core Manufacturing Services

Our platform offers a comprehensive range of production technologies and materials to support both prototyping and full-rate production.

Achieve Mission-Critical Accuracy

Source precision components from sustainment to full production, ensuring repeatable performance for critical systems.
  • Tight tolerances for metal or plastic parts, finished to exact specs
  • Scalable capacity to meet surge and long-term program demands
  • Includes: CNC milling (3/4/5-axis), CNC turning, CNC drilling, and wire EDM

Overcome Supply Chain Limitations from Legacy Suppliers

Access high-performance materials like Titanium or Inconel with zero minimums to rapidly iterate and validate designs.
  • Access high-performance materials, including titanium, Inconel, ULTEM, and high-temp resins
  • Zero minimums for traceable, launch-ready parts produced in as little as 3 days
  • Includes: DMLS, FDM, SLS, SLA, and more

One Source for Complex Assemblies

One partner to cut, form, finish, weld, and assemble precise components that are both strong and light.
  • Tight tolerances on mission-ready, high-durability parts
  • MIL-spec finishes that safeguard hardware for long-term field deployment
  • Includes: laser sheet and tube cutting, bending, welding, mechanical assembly, and more

Flexible Tooling for Tactical System Readiness

Delivers high-volume production with tight tolerances, repeatable performance, and disciplined quality controls.
  • Tooling pathways from rapid tooling to full-rate production
  • Expert DFM support and structured program management aligned to defence requirements
  • Applications: tactical electronics housings, insert and overmoulding, ruggedised enclosures, and more

Use Cases

End-Use Production

Bridge the Gap to Certified Production

  • Leverage a network of AS9100D and NADCAP-certified manufacturers to produce parts with full material and process lot traceability.
  • Scale from single flight parts to full production runs for aircraft OEMs and satellite operators, utilising CMM and First Article Inspection (FAI) to guarantee quality and safety.
  • Sensitive flight hardware data is encrypted and handled only by qualified domestic partners, in full compliance with ITAR and DFARS.

Replacement Parts

Maintain Mission Readiness and Address Obsolescence

  • Source mission-critical replacement parts for aging platforms and legacy systems, eliminating supply chain obsolescence.
  • Use legacy drawings or reverse-engineering to access hard-to-find components and minimise equipment downtime.
  • Support your ongoing needs with secure, scalable production runs through our domestic network.

Real Stories, Real Impact

Scaling Production of High-Precision Hardware

JTW Astronomy (UK) scaled Trident telescope mount production using CNC machining, achieving sub-0.025 mm accuracy to ensure stability for advanced optics.

Accelerating Sourcing for Orbital Research

Atmos (Germany) Overcame rigorous safety requirements for orbital return services by accessing specialised materials compliant with atmospheric re-entry standards.

Accelerating Drone Hardware Development

Xometry manufactured precision components for Mapix’s (UK) LiDAR mapping drones. Our rapid CNC machining and finishing services helped shorten R&D cycles for their advanced mapping systems.

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