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GKN AdditiveFrom rapid prototyping to mission-critical production, power your UxS platforms with lightweight, customized components that outperform traditional manufacturing.
The UxS challenge
Traditional suppliers create development bottlenecks when you need rapid iteration for evolving mission requirements and customer demands.
Minimum order quantities and expensive tooling make small-batch production and design changes prohibitively expensive.
Traditional manufacturing constraints prevent complex geometries, integrated assemblies, and weight-optimized structures UxS platforms require.
Multiple suppliers, middlemen, and coordination challenges slow development and increase costs when speed to market is critical.
The solution
Purpose-built for the demands of unmanned systems development, from rapid prototyping to mission-critical production. We deliver the agility, customization, and reliability your platforms demand.
Rapid manufacturing for urgent project needs
Specialized options for every UxS environment
Proven track record in UxS applications
Proven capabilities
Production-grade polymer components with exceptional mechanical properties. Perfect for structural elements, protective housings, and custom brackets that meet demanding specifications.
Aerospace-grade aluminum and titanium components for heat-critical applications, precision mounting systems, and structural elements requiring maximum durability.
From carbon fiber reinforced nylon to marine-grade polymers, we provide materials engineered for your specific operational environment and performance requirements.
Topology optimization, integrated assemblies, and complex internal geometries that eliminate weight while maximizing performance — impossible with traditional methods.
Success stories
These aren't just customer stories, they're proof that additive manufacturing transforms unmanned systems development. See how leading companies achieved breakthrough results through strategic partnerships with Forecast 3D.
Challenge: Required 60+ custom components per 11-foot ASV with one-day turnaround for rapid customer response. Solution: Direct manufacturing partnership with MJF production and marine-grade expertise. Results: 15% supply chain cost reduction, 73-day mission endurance (San Diego to Hawaii), 4 hours monthly productivity gained.
Challenge: Needed large-format magnetometry sensor panels within one week that traditional suppliers couldn't deliver. Solution: Advanced MJF bonding techniques delivered complex panels meeting aerospace standards. Results: Enabled rapid development of Magniphy v2.0 and v3.0 with substantial time and cost savings.
Partnership benefits
Direct manufacturing partnerships eliminate middlemen and reduce total cost of ownership for component production.
Same-week prototyping enables rapid testing and validation, dramatically accelerating development timelines.
Streamlined ordering and consistent quality reduce administrative overhead and project management time.
Scale from single prototypes to thousands of parts without tooling investments or volume commitments.
Join industry leaders like Skyfront and Seasats who've accelerated their innovation through strategic additive manufacturing partnerships. As a proud member of AUVSI (Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International), we're committed to advancing the unmanned systems industry. Get instant pricing and expert consultation on your next project.
