The Aviation Am Centre Gmbh

Name

The Aviation Am Centre Gmbh

Legal name

The Aviation AM Centre GmbH

Website

https://aviation-am.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Additive Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace & Defense Additive Service Providers (qualified parts, traceability) (IMAAADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aerospace & Defense (Production AM Parts) (IMAAAEAA), Regulatory, Compliance & Type Training (FAA/EASA/ICAO, Part 147/145) (EDAOAFAN), Certification & Credentialing (Operators, Engineers, Inspectors) (IMAAAJAD)

Keywords

• Additive manufacturing
• Certified aircraft parts
• Aviation 3D printing
• EASA Form 1
• Machine qualification services

Headquarters

HQ city

Düsseldorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Certified Aircraft Part Production: Production and sale of EASA Form 1 certified 3D printed flight hardware including metal parts (titanium, aluminum, stainless steel, copper) and polymer parts for aviation applications.
2. Machine Qualification Services (MQS): Four-module service including machine assessment, development support, machine qualification, and audit services to help other companies qualify their AM equipment for aviation production.
3. Training and Education: Courses and training programs for additive manufacturing in aviation, including aviation regulations (EASA Part-21/G), QMS training, and design for AM consulting.
4. Partner Qualification: Services to certify and qualify production partners' facilities for AM in aerospace, including QMS adaptation and audit services.
5. Custom Solutions Development: Tailored consultancy services to develop, certify, and manufacture custom parts for specific operational requirements of aircraft manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Aviation AM Centre GmbH provides EASA-certified additive manufacturing and 3D printing services for the aviation industry, producing certified flight hardware (metal and polymer parts) from materials such as titanium, aluminum, stainless steel, and copper. In addition to certified part production, the company offers machine qualification services, training and education on aviation AM regulations, and partner qualification programs to help other manufacturers adopt AM technologies in aviation.

Product overview

The Aviation AM Centre offers a unified additive manufacturing platform for aviation, combining certified part production (EASA Part 21 G & J), machine qualification services, and training/consulting. Their core offerings include Part Production using EOS SLS/FDM/SLM technologies, Build Your Cell partner certification, Machine Qualification System (MQS) with four modules, Training & Education on aviation regulations and Design for AM, and Research initiatives. They specialize in manufacturing metal and polymer parts across categories including Metal Parts, Custom Solutions, Lavatory & Galley, Cabin Interior, Air Distribution, and Cockpit/Flight Deck components. Their e-commerce shop also offers specific certified components like the LOCK ASSEMBLY-CONTROLS GUST. The company achieved EASA Form 1 certification in October 2025 enabling direct delivery of flight hardware to maintenance providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Part Production EASA Part 21 G & J certified manufacturing of aircraft parts using additive manufacturing, including polymer production via EOS SLS with PA2241FR and FDM with Ultem 9085, and metal production via EOS SLM. Designed for aviation maintenance providers, OEMs, and airlines requiring certified flight hardware.
• Build Your Cell Partner qualification and certification program enabling companies to become qualified aviation AM production partners through machine qualification, material qualification, and facility certification. Targeted at manufacturers seeking to adopt AM technologies in aviation.
• Training & Education Consulting services covering aviation regulations (Part-21/G), quality and safety compliance, and Design for AM to enable engineers to design and certify AM parts while optimizing for weight, performance, and cost. Designed for aviation professionals and AM engineers.
• Machine Qualification System (MQS) Four-module qualification service covering Machine Assessment, Development Support, Machine Qualification, and Audit to certify facilities and machines for aviation AM production under EASA Part-21/G. Targeted at manufacturers seeking aerospace AM certification.
• LOCK ASSEMBLY-CONTROLS GUST EASA-certified metallic flight control lock assembly component with ECCN EAR99 classification, priced at €395 per unit. Designed for aviation maintenance applications as a certified replacement part.
• Custom Solutions Custom-designed, certified, and manufactured parts for specific operational requirements including alternative replacement parts for OEM components with long lead times or obsolescence issues. Targeted at aircraft manufacturers and operators.
• Research Research services covering future technologies, new materials, and new applications that bridge cutting-edge theory with EASA-certified reality for aviation AM. Targeted at aerospace manufacturers and research partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lead times reduced to under 2 weeks for certified spare parts delivered directly to maintenance providers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• EOScoreTechnology or IntegrationEOS is the technology provider for metal 3D printing equipment. The Aviation AM Centre achieved EASA certification for metal 3D printing on EOS technology in October 2025, utilizing customized AMCM (EOS) metal powder bed technology for manufacturing flight-ready components.
• AirbuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirbus is listed as a partner/customer, indicating collaboration in certified aviation parts production.
• BoeingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoeing is listed as a partner/customer, indicating collaboration in certified aviation parts production.
• Ethiopian AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEthiopian Airlines is listed as a partner/customer for certified parts.
• Qatar AirwayscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQatar Airways is listed as a partner/customer for certified parts.
• PilatuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPilatus is listed as a partner/customer for business aviation parts.
• SafranmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafran is listed as a partner/customer, indicating collaboration in aerospace components.
• StratasysmajorTechnology or IntegrationStratasys is listed as a technology partner for polymer 3D printing solutions.
• ArburgmajorTechnology or IntegrationArburg is listed as a technology partner for industrial 3D printing equipment.
• SiemensmajorTechnology or IntegrationSiemens is listed as a technology partner, potentially for digital manufacturing and automation solutions.
• FraunhofermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFraunhofer Institute partnership for research and development in additive manufacturing technologies.
• RWTH Aachen UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with RWTH Aachen University for research and development in additive manufacturing.
• DaimlerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaimler is listed as a partner, potentially for automotive aerospace crossover technologies.
• ToyotaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerToyota is listed as a partner, potentially for advanced manufacturing techniques.
• BMWminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBMW is listed as a partner, potentially for advanced manufacturing techniques.
• ThalesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThales is listed as a partner for aerospace electronics and systems.
• DHLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDHL is listed as a logistics partner for global distribution.
• General AtomicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral Atomics is listed as a partner for aerospace and defense applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Conflux Technology: Conflux Technology is an Australian-based AM service bureau focused on aerospace and certified heat exchangers, holding AS9100 and working with major engine OEMs. Closely comparable as a small specialist in certified aerospace AM production, particularly in regulated flight hardware.
• Materialise: Materialise operates one of the largest industrial AM service bureaus globally with dedicated aerospace/automotive verticals, offering both polymer and metal printing and certified production for flight parts. Overlaps with AAMC on multi-modal AM capabilities and aerospace customer targeting, though at much larger scale.
• FIT AG: FIT AG is a German-based additive manufacturing service bureau with industrial and aerospace customers, offering polymer and metal AM technologies. Comparable as a European-based multi-modal AM service bureau pursuing regulated industrial customers.
• Sintavia: Sintavia is an aerospace-grade additive manufacturing service bureau specializing in metal AM (titanium, Inconel, aluminum) for flight-certified parts with Nadcap and AS9100 certifications. Most directly comparable to AAMC as an independent aviation AM service bureau with regulatory credentials producing certified flight hardware.

Broad incumbents

• Stratasys: Stratasys is a listed polymer AM technology and service provider and an AAMC technology partner. Overlaps on polymer AM (FDM, SLS) for aviation cabin/interior parts; broader incumbent with full-stack hardware and services but less focus on certified metal flight hardware.
• 3D Systems: 3D Systems is a global AM equipment and services incumbent with aerospace and defense customers and qualified metal printing (DMP) for regulated applications. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering both polymer and metal AM services and equipment to aviation customers.
• TRUMPF Additive Manufacturing: TRUMPF is a German industrial equipment incumbent offering metal AM systems (TruPrint) and production services to aerospace customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent in industrial metal AM with European aerospace footprint; competes for similar tier-1 aerospace AM business.
• EOS GmbH: EOS is the technology partner and metal AM equipment manufacturer (including AMCM) whose systems AAMC's certifications are tied to. Comparable as the dominant industrial metal AM platform vendor and broader incumbent in the same category AAMC serves, with overlapping customer base.
• SLM Solutions (Nikon SLM Solutions): SLM Solutions (now part of Nikon) is a German metal AM equipment manufacturer specializing in multi-laser LPBF systems for aerospace and other regulated industries. Comparable as a European metal AM incumbent competing for the same aerospace service-bureau and OEM customers.

Regional players

• voestalpine Additive Manufacturing Center: voestalpine's additive manufacturing center offers qualified metal AM production for aerospace and industrial customers from Austria/Germany. Comparable as a European industrial incumbent running certified metal AM, though with stronger focus on steel alloys and tooling than flight hardware.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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