The defense sector operates in environments where readiness, reliability, and data security are essential. Supply chains can be exposed to disruption, qualification cycles are demanding, and many platforms rely on components that are no longer available through traditional manufacturing.
AltForm provides advanced Powder Bed Fusion, Direct Energy Deposition, and laser-based manufacturing solutions designed to strengthen sustainment programs, accelerate development cycles, and support operational agility.
We already work with defense companies and understand confidentiality requirements, secure workflows, controlled documentation, and the need for full process traceability. Our systems support mission-critical applications while meeting the strict standards expected in the defense environment.
On-demand production and supply-chain resilience
Metal additive manufacturing enables defense organizations to produce the parts they need without depending on slow or fragmented supply chains. With our Print 300 and Print 400 Powder Bed Fusion systems, manufacturers can produce lightweight and high-performance components directly from a digital inventory, without tooling and without long lead times.
This approach is particularly valuable for legacy platforms where original tooling is unavailable. Components can be produced quickly, installed immediately, and supported by a qualified and repeatable process. AM helps improve readiness, reduce downtime, and enhance resilience in both peacetime and deployed operations.
Large-format capability and reactive materials with DED
When components require large build volumes, high strength, or specific alloy properties, AltForm provides the ZENIT multi-process robotic cell. ZENIT combines Powder DED, Wire DED, WAAM, and controlled inert-gas operation in one system.
Our patented rapid and controlled inertization technology creates a stable atmosphere in a short time. This enables safe and consistent processing of reactive materials such as titanium and aluminum, which are essential for many defense platforms.
ZENIT supports near-net-shape production, repair operations, and remanufacturing activities that extend the service life of high-value assets.
Design freedom and optimized performance
Additive manufacturing allows engineers to consolidate assemblies, integrate internal channels, and reduce part count.
These advantages support performance optimization and simplify maintenance for land, sea, air, and space systems. AltForm technologies enable the production of components with lower weight, improved thermal behavior, and high structural performance.
Secure production and blockchain-based traceability
Security and confidentiality are built into the AltForm ecosystem. Our software suite includes production monitoring, process management, and advanced data-protection features. Each component can be assigned a blockchain-based digital passport that records process parameters, quality data, environmental conditions, and full traceability.
The same blockchain technology protects design files, ensuring secure file management and preventing unauthorized duplication. This level of protection is fundamental for sensitive or classified defense components.
Materials engineered for extreme conditions
AltForm solutions support titanium alloys, high-performance aluminum, copper alloys, superalloys, and specialty steels. Our precise process control and advanced monitoring ensure stable, repeatable material properties at an industrial scale.
This consistency is essential for qualification processes and long-term durability in defense applications.
Our solutions for the defense industry
ZENIT Cell
Print 300 Series
Print 400 Series
