Rapid Prototype + Manufacturing LLC Where Specification-Driven Manufacturing Meets Additive Expertise
Built for Production. Engineered to Spec
rp+m operates as a specialized FDM/FFF additive manufacturing partner. We don’t simply print 3D parts. We work from your technical data package and provide the technical and manufacturability expertise required for the defense and aerospace industries.
Our capabilities extend well beyond the machine. We provide collaborative, compliant manufacturing supported by steps ranging from pre-quote engineering review and manufacturability analysis to in-process quality controls, post-processing, machining, finishing, and assembly.
We work primarily with ULTEM™ 9085, the material of choice for defense and aerospace thermoplastic applications, and manufacture against industry and customer-specific specifications, including NPS, AMS standards, and customer-derived specs from Boeing, Raytheon, and other OEMs and Tier 1 Suppliers.
Qualified. Certified. Defense-Ready.
AS9100D Certified
ITAR Registered
CAGE CODE: 6XU36
Qualified Processor
CMMC Level 1 Self-Certified
Performance Indicators
98% On-Time Delivery
Top tier supplier rating
17+ Years
Defense and Aerospace. One Stop Shop.
rp+m's work is concentrated in the defense and aerospace industries, where quality, traceability, and contractual compliance are not optional. We understand the procurement environment, the documentation requirements, and the stakes involved. In 2025, defense and aerospace represented over 96% of our manufacturing volume.
We serve Tier 1 OEMs and their supply chains, working directly with program engineers, supply chain managers, and procurement teams at major U.S. defense prime contractors, including Boeing, Raytheon, and Lockheed Martin.
We Don't Just Print. We Partner.
Most additive manufacturing suppliers receive a technical data package , provide a price, and ship a part. That approach works fine for prototypes. It does not work for defense and aerospace programs.
Before we ever quote a job, our team reviews your technical data package and specifications in detail. If we identify tolerancing concerns, material considerations, or areas where the machine's capabilities may create risk downstream, we quickly give you clear recommendations for improvement. This approach helps engineering teams avoid technical data package changes that take months of approvals and disrupted entire programs.
Once a job is in production, we execute against the technical data package as written, with full documentation, traceability, and inspection at every step.
Pre-Quote Engineering Review
Specification-Driven Execution
Full Traceability and Compliance
Deep Material Expertise for Defense and Aerospace
Nearly all our defense and aerospace production work is performed using ULTEM™ 9085, a high-performance, flame-retardant thermoplastic that meets FAA requirements and carries the broadest, most trusted data set in the industry.
Our experience with ULTEM™ 9085 goes beyond familiarity. rp+m led the foundational testing and data validation project that produced the report underpinning NPS 89085, the published specification governing this material's use in defense additive manufacturing applications today. This work was conducted in coordination with America Makes and published through the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR).
We use Stratasys Fortus 900-series platforms, standardized across our production environment for consistency and repeatability, and manufacture using FDM/FFF processes against both industry standard and customer-derived specifications. For applications requiring static-dissipative properties, we also offer ABS-ESD7 as a specialty material option.
Working on a Defense or Aerospace Program That Requires Additive Manufacturing?
If your program requires specification-compliant thermoplastic additive manufacturing, with the documentation, traceability, and process discipline to match, we would like to hear about it.
We review every inquiry to confirm fit before providing a quote. If rp+m is the right partner for your requirements, we’ll quickly let you know and get to work.