Aerospace & Defence
Large-format SLA for precision-critical programmes – built for repeatability, security and open material freedom
Precision you can trust
Raplas delivers secure, high‑precision additive manufacturing solutions trusted by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), the US Department of Defense (DOD), and leading global defence partners. Our large‑scale SLA systems provide uniform HD accuracy across the entire build area, enabling mission‑critical components and complex geometries that traditional manufacturing cannot achieve.
DTEP‑Funded Collaboration with BAE Systems
Raplas has been awarded DTEP (Defence Technology Exploitation Programme) funding to work with BAE Systems on a breakthrough production system for safely printing and post‑processing proprietary energetic material formulations.
This new approach enables energetic materials to be manufactured in distributed, secure locations, strengthening resilience and eliminating potential gaps in the defence supply chain.
MOD and DOD have recognised Raplas SLA technology as the only viable platform capable of safely producing energetic materials with the precision required for defence applications.
Introducing the Raplas NRG System
The NRG System is our next‑generation commercial production printer for energetic materials, built on the proven strengths of Raplas technology:
- Intricate HD accuracy on even the smallest features
- Ultra‑secure, military‑approved operating software
- Uniform resolution across the full build area for Six Sigma‑level quality
- Full compliance with munitions‑facility safety protocols
- SmartBuild™ software for faster builds, mixed build styles, and minimal post‑processing
Built for controlled workflows
- Stable platform-wide resolution for precision-critical builds
- Parameter control for consistent results across programmes
- Clear pathways from trials to scaled production builds
Aerospace and Defence Applications
Raplas technology supports a wide range of defence, aerospace and energetic‑material applications, including:
Energetic Materials
Propellants, high‑explosive munitions, armour‑piercing rounds, specialist charges, rocket motors, ejector‑seat propellants.
Civilian Energetic Uses
Demolition charges, airbag charges, mining charges.
Aerospace & Defence Components
Drone bodies and propellers, lightweight structures, thermal‑imaging housings, night‑vision casings, investment‑casting patterns, and dimension‑critical spare parts.
Precision. Security. Repeatability.
From energetic materials to aerospace components, Raplas provides the accuracy, security and production‑scale reliability required for the most demanding defence environments.