Table of Contents

When does additive manufacturing stop being experimental – and start delivering flight-certified, production-grade parts?

That’s the reality today for leaders like Sikorsky, General Atomics, Materialise, and Stratasys – who joined a webinar for a deep-dive session on what it actually takes to scale AM for real-world use in aerospace and defense.

We’ve distilled the key insights into a concise 16-minute QuickTake, now live on YouTube. It’s built for decision-makers, engineers, and program leaders who need the signal, not the noise.

3 Real-World Quotes You’ll Hear

“We scaled from 1 to 20+ printers in 5 years.”

Josh De La Hoz, Sikorsky

How additive shifted from one-off prints to hundreds of flight-qualified components – and what production-ready really means.

“Excel spreadsheets won’t cut it at scale.”

Steve Fournier, General Atomics

Digital infrastructure is now mission-critical. Learn why traceability, data flow, and platform openness matter more than ever.

“The trend flipped – from pushing AM to real pull.”

Steve Fournier, General Atomics

The internal demand curve has shifted. Additive is no longer a nice-to-have; it’s a strategic asset.

What You’ll Discover in the 16-Minute QuickTake Episode

UAV drone and military personnel highlighting end-use additive manufacturing in defense, promoted by The Design to Manufacturing Co. via YouTube QuickTake Series.
  • How Sikorsky uses predictive maintenance to manage a fleet of 20+ FDM printers
  • The production threshold General Atomics uses to define qualified parts and tooling
  • Why open software platforms are the key to scaling AM across complex operations
  • The shift that turns AM from a tactical tool to a long-term supply chain strategy

📺 Watch the full 16-minute video now

Want the Full Picture?

3D printed aerospace-grade end-use part with motor mount, featured in Stratasys x theD2Mco webinar

The QuickTake gives you the strategic highlights.
But if you want to see:

  • The complete qualification workflows
  • Data-backed simulation strategies
  • Insights from Materialise and Stratasys on digital thread integration
  • Introduction to distributed, secure AM production…

👉 Register here to watch the full 60-minute webinar

Table of Contents

Browse Categories

More Insights. More Depth. One Quick Sign-Up Away.

Registration on our website constitutes acceptance of our [Privacy Policy] and [Terms & Conditions].

Already a member?

Share to help others discover us!

Unified Author Profile for Corporate Content

Author

We help businesses design, digitize, and deploy their own additive manufacturing operations. Our team provides the expertise and tools necessary to seamlessly integrate this innovative technology into your business. The content listed with theD2Mco as author is a collaborative effort – the result of the collective knowledge and experience of many people across our company.

Unlock the Edge: Subscribe to AM Updates