Applied R&D that moves capability toward deployment
Aurora’s research and development is integrated with engineering and production. We focus on the process, material and system-level challenges that determine whether advanced concepts can become reliable products.
Our work includes printing (LPBF) process development, material parameter optimisation, design for additive manufacture, simulation, component testing and propulsion-system integration. This applied approach helps shorten the path between an engineering requirement, a validated component and an operationally relevant system.
Fuel Efficiency
Engineered for maximum performance with minimal fuel consumption.
Material Durability
Advanced alloys used to produce the 3D-metal components of the engines, delivering exceptional performance and reliability at high operating temperatures.
Cost-Efficiency
Integrating 3D metal printing into propulsion designs, offers a cost-friendly efficiency through reducing the number of assembled components.
3D Metal Additive Manufacturing at Aurora
Aurora uses 3D metal additive manufacturing to solve manufacturing problems traditional methods struggle with—long lead times, complex geometries, excessive material waste, and difficult-to-produce internal features. The focus is not on the novelty of printing, but on delivering reliable, production-ready metal components.
A3D approaches additive manufacturing as a controlled metal deposition process, grounded in established principles of welding, metallurgy, and quality engineering. This perspective allows us to focus on what matters most to customers: predictable material behavior, consistent part performance, and manufacturable designs.
What this Means for Our Customers
Faster paths from design to hardware. Additive manufacturing enables rapid iteration and reduced tooling dependency, allowing designs to move from concept to validated hardware without long delays.
Design freedom without production risk:
Complex internal channels, weight-optimised structures, and integrated features can be produced while maintaining control over material properties and structural integrity.
Aurora develops additive processes with repeatability and qualification in mind, enabling parts to transition from prototypes to low- and mid-rate production without re-engineering the entire process.
Manufacturing that scales:
Emphasising process control and material performance allows Aurora to produce parts suitable for inspection, documentation, and use in regulated environments.
Additive as Part of the Manufacturing System:
Aurora does not treat additive manufacturing as a standalone capability. Instead, AM is integrated into a broader manufacturing strategy that encompasses post-processing, inspection, and validation. This ensures additively manufactured parts meet real-world performance requirements—not just geometric targets.
Aurora focuses on outcomes rather than equipment, helping customers use 3D metal additive manufacturing as a practical tool for solving real engineering and production challenges.