Aerospace Brackets

Lighter-Stronger-Durable

Traditional aerospace engine brackets are typically machined from solid metal blocks (e.g., aluminum or titanium), which leads to:

  • Excess weight that reduces fuel efficiency and increases emissions

  • High material waste (up to 90% in subtractive machining)

  • Complex multi-part assemblies that require fasteners or bonding, adding to labor and failure risks

  • Long lead times for tooling, fabrication, and post-processing

Our 3D Fiber Tethering 3DFiT solution is to the point.

With 3D Fiber Tethering (3DFiT), we eliminate the constraints:

  • Printing monolithic composite brackets with no joints or fasteners

  • Directly steering continuous carbon fibers along optimized load paths to reduce stress concentrations

  • Removing the need for molds or machining, enabling faster iteration and on-demand production

  • Supporting topology-optimized designs for truly 3D, structurally efficient geometries

3DFiT offers a transformative path to lighter, stronger, and more efficient engine brackets, supporting the aerospace industry's drive for next-gen sustainability and performance.

  • Up to 90% weight reduction compared to metal brackets

  • 2–3x higher specific strength and stiffness than aluminum

  • Seamless integration of fiber paths to avoid delamination and joint failure

  • Rapid turnaround with zero tooling lead time ideal for both prototyping and flight-ready parts