According to the 2019 Aerospace manufacturing attractiveness rankings, the State of Oregon ranked 10 for aerospace attractiveness amongst all states in the U.S. This ranking report compares the cost, labor, infrastructure, industry, economy, and tax policy and has shown Oregon as nearly doubling their standing since 2018.
What has been the cause of this major leap in status? United States defense spending and aircraft production have seen a market increase in 2019. Because of their proximity to the aerospace hub here in Washington state and their labor availability, Oregon has made a turn toward boosting their industry resources and has shown up as a significant player in the aerospace manufacturing industry.
3D Composites and Oregon
There are already major aerospace companies headquartered in Oregon including, Jae Oregon Inc, Simplex Aerospace, Near Space Corporation, and Collins Aerospace. Companies like these have increased the reach of businesses like 3D Composites by creating a network of manufacturing organizations that are capable of working together to meet the needs of an ever-expanding industry.
Because our focus is on additive manufacturing we have a big hand in being able to assist aerospace companies in creating the parts and designs that they need to generate the next steps in the future of aerospace manufacturing. We can do this by providing rapid prototyping services that produce 3D printed models quickly, thermoformed parts that give a smooth finish to a 3D printed piece, and tooling that enables us to pull multiple parts for production runs.
One of the leading ideas behind 3D Composites as a company is “precise quality with outstanding service.” It is a phrase that is echoed throughout our organization because we believe that it may apply to all aspects of our business. As a result, the term precise quality has come to mean that we take the time to ensure that each part we manufacture not only passes the quality inspections guided by industry standards, but also is something we can be proud of.
Manufacturing as an industry is reliant on being able to assure that different parts will work together, like connecting pieces of a puzzle. Even with the advanced technology of 3D printing, proper building conditions must be set in place, so it is vital that a manufacturing team is knowledgeable and practices quality standards.
At 3D Composites each person on our team is responsible for the quality and conformity of our products during all phases of the manufacturing process. Engineers ensure product conformity by being knowledgeable of the distinct factors that can affect printing variances while meeting design specifications and customer expectations. Our printers are part of the Stratasys industrial line of machines that are made for efficient, high-capacity output of complex designs. And our manufacturing team takes care to maintain our machines and safely guide each build for peak performance.
3D Printing for Aerospace Manufacturing
Aerospace manufacturers and designers need to be able to trust that they are in good hands.
At 3D Composites, we have over 30 years of experience in the aerospace industry so you can be sure that we can help you build the parts you need.
Commercial Aerospace Industry
The market for commercial aerospace 3D printing is growing as many traditional materials have been replaced with newer ones that are lighter weight and higher in strength.
These materials alongside the super efficiency of 3D printing technology, like FDM, make it possible to produce the complicated dimensions and customization that are essential in aerospace manufacturing.