Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace & Beyond
We engineer the future of aerospace manufacturing – high-performance materials, precision processes, and tailored solutions.
High-performance Materials
Capability to process specialized materials and composite solutions for exceptional stability and high-temperature resistance.
Precise Manufacturing
Enabling complex geometries of components for specific applications by precision processes.
Full-cycle Competence
Expertise in end-to-end additive manufacturing, from design optimization to post-processing and quality assurance.
What we do
We Build Your Specialized Components
With our advanced manufacturing technologies such as metal additive manufacturing we enable the production of weight-reduced components in complex shapes made of highly reliable materials.
With our end-to-end expertise we ensure an efficient production process tailored to your needs as a reliable long-term partner.
Materials
Advanced Materials and Technologies
Our modern production facilities allow us to process a wide list of materials including niobium alloys, nickel alloys, titanium alloys, refractory metals, stainless steel and aluminium alloys.
temperature-controlled environment
controlled optimal humidity levels
Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF)
ability to use sensitive material
Refactory Metals
C-103
Niobium Alloy C103
Nb
Pure Niobium
Ta
Pure Tantalum
W
Pure Tungsten
Learn more about refractory metals
Refractory metals are distinguished by their extraordinary resistance to heat, wear, and corrosion, making them ideal for extreme operating environments. This group—comprising tungsten, molybdenum, tantalum, niobium, and rhenium—features some of the highest melting points of all elements, often exceeding 2000 °C. Their stability under thermal and mechanical stress makes them essential in industries such as aerospace, energy, and advanced manufacturing. Due to their unique properties, refractory metals require specialized expertise in processing and application.
Nickel-Based Superalloys
In718
Inconel 718
In625
Inconel 625
HastX
Hastelloy X
Learn more about nickel-based superalloys
Nickel-based superalloys are high-performance materials engineered to maintain strength, corrosion resistance, and structural integrity at extreme temperatures. Their complex compositions, often containing elements such as chromium, cobalt, and aluminum, enable superior performance in environments exceeding 1000 °C. These alloys are critical in demanding sectors like aerospace, power generation, and industrial gas turbines, where both mechanical load and thermal stability are essential. The development and processing of nickel-based superalloys require advanced metallurgical expertise to optimize their performance for specific applications.
Titanium Alloys
Ti6AI4V
Titanium Grade 5
Learn more about titanium alloys
Titanium alloys combine high strength, low density, and exceptional corrosion resistance, making them ideal for critical applications across aerospace, medical, and industrial sectors. They retain their mechanical properties over a wide temperature range and exhibit excellent biocompatibility, which further expands their usage. Titanium’s favorable strength-to-weight ratio significantly enhances efficiency in structures where both performance and weight savings are crucial. Advanced processing techniques are essential to fully leverage the unique properties of titanium alloys in demanding environments.
Stainless Steels
SS316L
316L Stainless Steel
17-4 PH
17-4 PH Stainless Steel
Learn more about stainless steels
Stainless steels are corrosion-resistant alloys primarily composed of iron, chromium, and other elements such as nickel and molybdenum. Their unique combination of strength, durability, and resistance to oxidation and chemical attack makes them indispensable across industries like construction, automotive, medical technology, and food processing. Depending on their composition and microstructure, stainless steels can be tailored to meet specific mechanical and environmental requirements. Their versatility, combined with excellent formability and aesthetic appeal, positions them as key materials for both functional and architectural applications.
Our Services
End-to-End Manufacturing Expertise
According to your needs and process we can support you throughout the complete manufacturing process from pre-process planning to quality assurance.
1. Pre-Process
(Engineering & Design Support)
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AM Design Optimization: Development & adjustment for optimal printability and performance
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Parameter Development & Slicing: Fine-tuning print parameters for specific materials & requirements
2. Production
(Printing Process)
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High-precision AM production using LPBF technology
- Individual Manufacturing with chosen special materials
3. Post-Processing
(Finishing & Surface Treatment)
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Heat Treatment: Stress relief, homogenization, HIP (if applicable)
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Surface Treatment & Coatings: Improving roughness, protective coatings
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Machining (CNC, grinding, etc.)
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Cleaning & Inspection
4. Quality Control
(Inspection & Certification)
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Destructive & non-destructive testing (DT/NDT)
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Material analysis & component validation according to aerospace standards
Contact us for specific information tailored to your individual production designs, plans and processes.
Applications
Versatile technology
These industries represent our focus and well-known fields of application due to a broad portfolio of projects within them.
Our addivitve manufacturing capabilities and materials are able to fulfill various highly specific purposes in a broad variety of further applications. Contact us to discuss your individual products.
Aerospace
Extreme conditions demand extreme performance. We provide high-strength, lightweight AM components designed to withstand heat, pressure, and vibration in aerospace environments.
Energy
Energy systems require durable, corrosion- and temperature-resistant parts. Our advanced AM solutions ensure long-term reliability in even the most demanding applications.
Our addivitve manufacturing capabilities and materials are able to fulfill various highly specific purposes in a broad variety of further applications. Contact us to discuss your individual products.
About us
We live cutting-edge Technology. Driven by Curiosity.
As an interdisciplinary founding team, we bring together all the expertise needed to provide you with a reliable and future-proof service — from deep technical engineering knowledge and a strong understanding of industry to strategic foresight.
We founded Thrustworks out of a passion for modern technologies and are driven by the exciting applications they unlock.
Contact
Get in Touch with Us
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