Massivit Launches RapidWings for Aerospace & Defense AM
Massivit has introduced RapidWings, a new composite manufacturing platform aimed at reducing lead times and costs for aerospace and defense sectors, alongside other additive manufacturing news.
Massivit, a leader in large-format additive manufacturing, is strategically refocusing on the aviation, aerospace, and defense industries. The company has launched RapidWings, a new turnkey composite manufacturing platform designed to significantly reduce production lead times and costs for manufacturers in these sectors. This initiative addresses increased demand from the defense industry and aims to overcome production bottlenecks.
RapidWings operates through a global network of regional Joint Manufacturing Alliance (JMA) partnerships. These partnerships provide local, on-demand production facilities equipped with Massivit’s proprietary Cast-in-Motion (CIM) technology. While JMA partners retain operational control and customer relationships, they gain the capacity to accept more orders, thereby scaling their capabilities.
During the RIMPAC 2026 international maritime exercise, Phillips Corporation will collaborate with the Naval Postgraduate School's Consortium for Advanced Manufacturing Research and Education (CAMRE). They will deploy a containerized hybrid manufacturing system aboard the USS Essex to assess expeditionary production and repair capabilities. This system integrates a Haas TM-1P CNC platform with Meltio Blue wire-laser metal deposition technology.
The hybrid system combines additive and subtractive manufacturing processes within a single workflow. This allows for the repair and restoration of worn parts, the production of new metal components, and precision machining closer to the point of need, particularly in challenging, distributed operational environments. This capability is crucial for addressing sustainment challenges and improving fleet readiness when traditional supply chains are unavailable.
In software news, AMIS, a part of Hybrid Software Group, has released AMIS Pro + Runtime version 3.5.1. This update introduces a direct, production-ready connection to HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) systems. AMIS Pro utilizes Q*Nest technology for high-density nesting and efficient slicing, supported by a new file processing pipeline.
Massivit's RapidWings platform, leveraging CIM technology, signifies a move towards specialized AM solutions for defense and aerospace, aiming for rapid tooling and parts production. The RIMPAC 2026 deployment of a hybrid additive/subtractive system highlights the push for decentralized, on-demand manufacturing in austere environments, crucial for military readiness and supply chain resilience.
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