What KANFIT does

KANFIT (Kanfit Ltd.) is a privately held Israeli aerospace manufacturing company founded in 1986, headquartered in Nof Hagalil, Israel, operating with 51–100 employees. The company manufactures primary and detailed parts, subassemblies, and ready-to-mount assemblies from composite, metal, and hybrid materials for commercial aviation (Boeing 787/737, Gulfstream G280 with 4,300+ part numbers), business jets, military aircraft, UAVs, satellites, and medical devices. Production capabilities span Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), Liquid Resin Infusion (LRI), Prepreg, Wet Lay-Up, Automated Fiber Placement (AFP), dual ASC and Scholz autoclaves with ISO 7 clean room, CNC machining, and additive manufacturing (SLM 280 for aluminum, EOS M290 DMLS for titanium Ti64 G5, XJet nanoparticle jetting for metal/ceramic). In-house laboratories provide physical, mechanical, chemical, and NDT testing including ultrasonic inspection, fiber volume content, and tensile strength.

KANFIT operates as a B2B Tier-2/3 aerospace subcontractor, delivering parts Just-In-Time directly to customer assembly lines with safety stock maintained at its own warehouse. The business model is hardware sales of custom-engineered parts under long-term qualification-based supply agreements with aerospace primes and defense contractors (Boeing, Gulfstream, Lockheed Martin, IAI, Elbit Systems, Rafael, Spirit AeroSystems, Triumph Group). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set via per-part custom quotes based on specifications, quantities, and complexity. A secondary revenue stream is generated through advanced medical device components (NMR permanent magnets for the EU HYPERDIAMOND project, MRI/X-ray-transparent parts, prosthetics) supplied to Medtronic, BioSense Webster, and ClearCut Medical. The company holds Nadcap accreditation (composites, heat treatment, chemical processing; extended to June 30, 2026), AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certifications (through 2027), and customer-specific approvals from Boeing, Lockheed Martin, IAI, Elbit, Rafael, BAE Systems, Gulfstream, and Israeli MoD/IAF.

The company is led by CEO Avi Danon (appointed November 2023, ex-Rafael Defense Systems) with founder Shai Fine serving as CTO and the Fine family holding senior administrative and business development roles. There are no external funding rounds, no parent company, and no disclosed revenue. Kanfit 3D operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary focused on industrial additive manufacturing for aerospace, medical, and dental markets. Geographic footprint spans Israel (HQ), North America, Europe (UK), and Asia Pacific (Korea, Singapore).

Name

KANFIT

Legal name

Kanfit Ltd.

Website

https://kanfit.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kanfit Ltd. is a privately held Israeli aerospace manufacturer founded in 1986 that produces composite, metal, hybrid, and 3D-printed parts and ready-to-mount assemblies for commercial aviation primes (Boeing, Gulfstream), defense contractors (Lockheed Martin, IAI, Elbit, Rafael), space programs, and medical device companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Hardware Manufacturing (33251), Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Electronics & Enclosure Prototyping (Additive) (IMAAAFAH)

Keywords

• Aerospace manufacturing services
• Composite parts manufacturing
• Metal aerostructures
• Additive manufacturing services
• Defense subcontracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Nof Yam

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Aerospace Parts Manufacturing: Kanfit manufactures primary and detailed parts, subassemblies, and ready-to-mount assemblies for commercial aircraft, business jets, military aircraft, and UAVs. Revenue is generated through long-term subcontracting relationships with aerospace primes, delivering directly to customer assembly lines with Just In Time inventory management.
2. Medical Device Manufacturing: Manufactures advanced composite and hybrid structures for medical applications including MRI components, X-ray transparent parts, prosthetic devices, and imaging system assemblies.
3. R&D and Technology Development: Active R&D in new production technologies including EU Horizon 2020 Hyperdiamond project for MRI molecular imaging, closed shape filament winding, HP-RTM development, and advanced additive manufacturing capabilities.
4. NMR Magnet Systems: Custom-designed NMR permanent magnets and polarizers for industrial and medical analysis applications, with HYPERDIAMOND European collaborative project development.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KANFIT manufactures build-to-spec and build-to-print composite, metal, hybrid, and additively manufactured primary parts, subassemblies, and ready-to-mount assemblies for commercial aviation, business jets, military aircraft, UAVs, space, and medical device customers. Deliverables are produced under one roof — from engineering/tooling through RTM, AFP, autoclave, CNC, SLM/DMLS additive manufacturing, and in-house NDT laboratories — and shipped Just In Time directly to customer assembly lines. The company also produces custom NMR permanent magnets and medical imaging structures.

Product overview

Kanfit is a leading aerospace manufacturing company offering a full-service solution under one roof, from product specification or 3D model to prototype to serial production, delivering ready-to-fly assemblies directly to assembly lines. The company specializes in Composite Manufacturing (using RTM, LRI, Prepreg, Wet Lay Up, and Autoclave), Metal Manufacturing (CNC, forming, welding, heat treatment), Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing (SLM and DMLS), Hybrid Structures, Assembly & Integration, Tooling, Plastics Production, Autoclave Services, and Laboratory Testing. Additionally, Kanfit produces NMR Permanent Magnets and Medical Devices, and manufactures Space Components. The company serves commercial aviation, defense, space, and medical industries with capabilities spanning design, prototyping, and serial production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kanfit 3D: Sister company specializing in industrial 3D additive manufacturing for aerospace, medical and dental industries using SLM and DMLS technologies.

Products and services

• Composite Manufacturing Manufacturing of primary and detailed airframe parts using RTM, LRI, Prepreg, Wet Lay-Up, and Autoclave composite processes for commercial aviation, defense, and space customers.
• Metal Manufacturing CNC machining, forming, heat treatment, chemical coatings, and TIG welding of aluminum, steel, and other alloys for aerospace applications.
• Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing Selective Laser Melting (SLM 280) for aluminum aerospace parts and Direct Metal Laser Sintering (EOS M290 DMLS) for titanium Ti64 G5 medical parts, serving aerospace, medical, and dental industries.
• Hybrid Structures Combination of metal and composite materials for next-generation aerospace parts including avionics doors, instrument panels, UAV components, and ready-to-mount assemblies.
• Assembly & Integration Complete hybrid structure assembly and integration services including business jet avionics doors, instrument panels, RTM components, and ready-to-mount assemblies delivered Just In Time to customer lines.
• Tooling In-house design and manufacturing of molds, jigs, fixtures, and production tools using metals, composites, rubber, plastics, and wood.
• Plastics Production Hot forming, vacuum forming, and transparency manufacturing for aerospace applications.
• Autoclave Services Aerospace-grade composite structure curing using ASC (5.5m X 2.1m, 250°C, 10.3 BAR) and Scholz (8.2m X 2.5m, 10.3 BAR, 60 thermocouples) autoclaves under ISO 7 clean room conditions.
• Laboratory Testing In-house physical, mechanical, chemical, and non-destructive testing including fiber volume content, void content, tensile strength, compression, drum peel, sandwich flexure, and ultrasonic inspection.
• NMR Permanent Magnets Benchtop NMR permanent magnets and polarizers for industrial and medical applications, including hyperpolarized MRI components developed under the HYPERDIAMOND European project; weighing under 50 kg with 2T magnetic field at 100MHz H1 and 5-micron dimensional tolerances.
• Medical Devices Advanced composite and hybrid structures for medical applications including X-ray transparent components, prosthetic devices, imaging system assemblies, ultrasonic conductors, MRI components, and NMR magnets.
• Space Components Carbon-fiber central satellite dishes, hybrid gore, and space-qualified composite parts for satellite manufacturers.
• Engineering & Design CAD/CAM/CAE design services using CATIA, Unigraphics, SolidWorks, Cimatron, and MasterCam for aerospace manufacturing, digital process definition, and certified customer programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,300 part numbers manufactured per Gulfstream G280 aircraft
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• XJetcoreTechnology or Integration · 6 June 2023Kanfit expanded into advanced metal and ceramic additive manufacturing through partnership with XJet and their cutting-edge solutions. This partnership enables production of complex metal and ceramic parts using XJet's nanoparticle jetting technology.
• Massivit 3DcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2020Collaboration agreement for production of large-scale molds and production tools for the defense industry using Massivit 3D's large-format additive manufacturing technology.
• Ingersoll Machine ToolscoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of automated fiber placement (AFP) system for composite manufacturing, enabling high-speed automated placement of composite fibers for aerospace structures.
• EU Horizon 2020 HYPERDIAMOND ProjectstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean collaborative research project for hyperpolarized MRI-based molecular imaging. Kanfit responsible for designing and manufacturing permanent magnets and system integration. Budget of 5M€ over 4 years (2016-2019).
• EU Partner for HP-RTM DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClosed shape automatic filament winding and High Pressure Resin Transfer Molding (HP-RTM) development program with European Union partner.
• Ulm University (HYPERDIAMOND Consortium)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead coordinator of HYPERDIAMOND European research project. Multi-disciplinary consortium developing platforms for hyperpolarized MRI-based molecular imaging using quantum and nanotechnology.
• Dassault Systèmes (CATIA)coreTechnology or IntegrationKanfit's success story with CATIA demonstrates use of industry-leading CAD/CAM/CAE software for aerospace manufacturing design and digital process definition certified by major customers.
• EOScoreTechnology or IntegrationEOS M290 manufacturing machine based on Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) for titanium alloy Ti64 G5 parts for medical industry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Triumph Group: US-based tier-1 supplier of aerospace structures, systems, and aftermarket services. Larger incumbent with overlapping capabilities in aerostructures and components, serving the same Boeing, Gulfstream, and defense customer base as Kanfit.
• GKN Aerospace: Global tier-1 supplier of aerostructures, engine components, and transparent armor. Broad incumbent with overlapping composite and additive manufacturing capabilities serving aerospace and defense primes.
• Spirit AeroSystems: World's largest tier-1 aerostructures manufacturer, producing major composite and metallic structures for Boeing 787, 737, and Airbus platforms. Comparable in aerostructures manufacturing but operates at much larger scale than Kanfit.

Direct peers

• Avcorp Industries: Canadian aerospace structures manufacturer producing aerostructures and assembly kits for commercial and defense aircraft. Directly comparable as a tier-2 aerostructures subcontractor serving Boeing and other OEMs with composite and metallic capabilities.
• Hexcel Corporation: US-based manufacturer of advanced composite materials for aerospace and industrial markets. Comparable in the composites value chain serving Boeing, Airbus, and other aerospace primes with flight-critical composite structures.
• Senior plc: UK-based tier-1/tier-2 supplier of high-precision aerospace components, fluid conveyance systems, and structural parts. Very comparable to Kanfit as a multi-technology subcontractor serving Boeing, Gulfstream, and other aerospace primes with composite and metal capabilities.
• Fokker Techniek: Dutch aerospace supplier specializing in aerostructures manufacturing, modification, and MRO for commercial and defense aircraft. Comparable tier-2 supplier of composite and metal aerostructures to major OEMs.
• Ducommun Incorporated: US-based provider of engineering and manufacturing services for aerospace and defense structures, including composite and metallic assemblies. Comparable tier-2 aerospace supplier serving commercial aviation and defense primes.

Regional players

• HAITEC (Hanwha Aerospace): Korean aerospace MRO and parts manufacturer serving commercial aviation and defense markets. Comparable as an Asian tier-2 supplier offering composite and metal manufacturing services to global aerospace primes.
• Strata Manufacturing: UAE-based tier-2 aerospace composites supplier serving Airbus and Boeing. Comparable as a Middle East-based tier-2 aerostructures manufacturer with composite manufacturing capabilities targeting the same global aerospace primes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=otUgjuB7Xds
• Facebookfacebook.com/Kanfit-2073582659637808
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kanfit-ltd

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about KANFIT