Energetics
Strategic additive manufacturing for energetic materials – engineered for controlled workflows, security, and safe unmanned productions.
Commercial additive manufacturing of Energetic materials
The Raplas NRG series enables controlled, safe processing of advanced Energetic compositions from early development through to certified production.
The NRG series provides a secure, end‑to‑end platform for developing and producing Energetic materials. It supports licensed users from early formulation and parameter definition through to validated, high‑volume manufacture of ultra-high yield Energetic compositions.
Under a Ministry of Defence programme, Raplas is working with BAE Systems and Radnor Range to develop Div 1, Class 1 production units capable of safely processing next‑generation Energetic compositions engineered to meet specific performance requirements.
Covering applications from propellants to high explosives, the NRG platform produces light weight, ultra-high yield compositions shaped to ignite and burn in a controlled manner not achievable by any other means.
Suitably licensed companies may contact us for further information.
Engineered for mission-critical performance
A secure three-stage workflow designed to move from controlled testing to repeatable production – without compromising safety or traceability.
1) Controlled formulation testing
Evaluate energetic material formulations in a controlled environment, with process parameters and outputs captured for fast and safe processing of the composition.
- Define the best composition mix to suit the application
- Prove out and define safe working parameters
- Enables Safety Officer sign off
2) Live composition part building
Build Energetic components to enable live testing and prove out composition and geometries to achieve the perfect burn curve.
- Low volume builds in stable, repeatable build conditions
- Optimise build strategies and geometries
- Engineering and Safety sign off for production
3) Commercial Mass Production
Certified Div 1 Class 1 3D printers designed for mass production in munitions factories.
- Designed for safe, unmanned operation
- High ignition point ensures safe post processing and end user safety
- Modular printing system enables easy production scale up
UK sovereign capability
Raplas is a UK company supporting defence and security supply chains where supplier assurance, traceability, and information security are essential.
- JOSCAR registered: Supplier registration recognised across the defence community.
- Cyber Essentials: Certification demonstrating protection against common cyber threats.
- Certifications & standards: Evidence of controlled processes for regulated procurement.
Engage with us
Raplas welcomes collaboration with defence and security stakeholders seeking scalable, secure additive manufacturing for energetic materials.