Additive Manufacturing

Delivering certified and robust polymer components

AFD Systems delivers certified polymer additive manufacturing solutions for the aerospace and defence industries.

Operating from our cutting-edge UK CAA Part 21G approved facility in North West England, we design, certify and manufacture flightworthy components that meet the most stringent industry requirements.

As a trusted partner to global-leading OEMs, primes and Tier 1 and 2 supply chains, our additive manufacturing expertise enables agile, high-quality production of complex components, accelerating innovation, reducing lead times and optimising cost and performance across platforms.

Additive manufacturing expertise you can trust

With deep roots in aerospace engineering and advanced manufacturing, AFD Systems provides an end-to-end additive manufacturing capability. Our team combines advanced design, material science and certification expertise to deliver flight-approved components that integrate seamlessly into existing systems.

Our extensive experience includes:

Certified cabin interior components
Environmental control (ECS) ducting
Equipment housings and radomes
Customer tooling, design aids and mock-ups

Our certified process and methodology

AFD Systems utilises Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) technology to produce high-performance polymer components with exceptional repeatability. Our in-house Stratasys and Markforged systems enable efficient production of both flightworthy and prototype components.

We also offer a wide range of aerospace-grade thermoplastics, including ULTEM™, AM200 and Antero, as well as versatile materials such as ASA, Nylon-CF and PLA for tooling and development applications.

Every additive workflow is managed in accordance with international standards, including SAE AMS7100, ensuring traceability, consistency and conformance to the highest technical requirements.

From concept to certification, our digital manufacturing environment supports rapid iteration, integrated inspection and full documentation, giving our clients confidence in both quality and compliance.

About AFD Systems

AFD Systems is a market-leading advanced engineering and manufacturing business, trusted by global aerospace and UK defence organisations.

With over 600 successfully completed engineering projects across 70 fixed-wing and rotary platforms, UAVs, drones and land systems, AFD delivers robust and technically-advanced solutions that drive the industry forward.

Headquartered in cutting-edge engineering facilities in North West England, AFD Systems is committed to engineering excellence, continuous improvement and a purpose to address complex challenges that contribute to a safer, more secure world.

Why choose AFD Systems?

AFD Systems acts as a seamless extension of client teams, combining advanced digital manufacturing technologies with deep engineering insight to accelerate project outcomes. Clients choose AFD Systems for:

Agile and efficient delivery
Reliable, trusted collaboration
High-quality, repeatable output
On-time, on-budget performance

our approach

Our approach is guided by a consistent set of values that ensures every project aligns with our clients’ mission goals:

CUSTOMER-CENTRIC | From beginning to end
INTEGRITY | In all that we do
INNOVATION | To remain in front
ONE TEAM | Making us stronger together

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AFD Systems is fully accredited and certified to deliver additive manufacturing solutions across a range of tightly controlled sectors. Our operations adhere to the following standards:

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Delivering certified and robust polymer components

AFD Systems delivers certified polymer additive manufacturing solutions for the aerospace and defence industries.

Additive manufacturing expertise you can trust

Our certified process and methodology

AFD Systems is a market-leading advanced engineering and manufacturing business, trusted by global aerospace and UK defence organisations.

AFD Systems acts as a seamless extension of client teams, combining advanced digital manufacturing technologies with deep engineering insight to accelerate project outcomes. Clients choose AFD Systems for:

Our approach is guided by a consistent set of values that ensures every project aligns with our clients’ mission goals:

AFD Systems is fully accredited and certified to deliver additive manufacturing solutions across a range of tightly controlled sectors. Our operations adhere to the following standards:

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