Über Neoptera

Neoptera has been using 3D FDM printers since 2012 for the production of functional and non-functional parts on behalf of our customers, including:

- sub-scale mock-up of aircraft parts (for Airbus) to illustrate the operation of complex parts;

- full-scale non-functional aircraft parts for fitment tests;

- sub-scale and full-scale functional (flying) aircraft parts for our subsidiary (Neoptera Aero);

We have several FDM 3D printers and a large CNC router that are perfectly suited to fast prototyping and R&D.

We typically print in PLA for functional and non-functional parts that are not weight sensitive and we use Nylon or ABS for functional parts that are weight sensitive (Nylon/ABS can be up to 30% lighter than PLA).

For specific lightweight and extra strength/stiffness we also use carbon fibre and glass filled Nylon material.