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3D Printing for Aerospace & UAVs: Flight-Ready Parts with CRP Technology's Windform® Composites Italy
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3D Printing for Aerospace & UAVs: Flight-Ready Parts with CRP Technology's Windform® Composites

150/C Via Cesare della Chiesa, 41126 Modena Italy Regional Offices
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CRP Technology is a leader in certified 3D printing for the Aerospace and UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) industries. Their Windform® range of composite materials is specifically designed for these demanding applications. The extensive range of carbon and glass fiber Windform composites are lightweight yet high-strength, making them ideal for creating flight-ready components that can withstand the harsh conditions of aerospace and space environments.

Contact CRP Technology today for a free sample on your next aerospace project!

Windform composite materials

AS9100 & ISO 9001 Certified. Guaranteed Quality for your Aerospace & UAV projects.

CRP Facilities are not only certified to AS9100 (aerospace quality standards) and ISO9001 (international quality management standard), but these standards are also implemented with utmost rigor and enhanced by dedicated Quality Tracking software providing for real time process monitoring. This ensures every aspect of our operation, from manufacturing processes to management systems.

FOD areaDedicated FOD Prevention Area

This dedicated space ensures a clean and safe environment to produce your critical components and to minimize the risk of contamination.

Boost Flight Time & Efficiency

Carbon and Glass-fiber Windform® composites deliver the industry’s best weight-to-density ratio, resulting in drone components up to 60% lighter than those manufactured with traditional methods. This translates directly to extended flight times, increased payload capacity, and reduced fuel consumption for your UAV/UAS.

3D Printing of drone parts

Leading the way in aerospace & UAV 3D printing

Windform® composites aren’t just light they’re tough and durable. Extensively tested in real-world aerospace applications, they can withstand extreme temperatures, chemicals, and high shock/vibration and 14G. UAV, Satellites and deployers manufactured in Windform are still operational in long lasting missions and let you dominate any harsh environment with confidence.

composite materials for UAVs

  • 30+ Years of Experience: Pioneering additive manufacturing for aerospace and UAV applications.
  • State-of-the-Art Technology: Advanced 3D printing systems and Windform® composite materials.
  • Certified Quality: AS9100 & ISO 9001 certified for the highest quality standards.
  • Comprehensive Person to Person Services
    Consultancy in Design for Additive Manufacturing, Prototyping, Production, and Post-processing
  • Trusted by Industry Leaders
    Main Aerospace Agencies, Aero and UAV Manufacturers
  • Global Reach: Serving customers worldwide with 3 production facilities in Europe, USA and UAE with dedicated support.

More information: SLS 3D printing for drone parts

Windform composite materials

The Windform family of composites includes a wide range of options, with a solution for almost any drone design requirement.

Windform SL Low-density polyamide materialWindform SL

Low-density polyamide material with high stiffness and excellent heat resistance, ideal for UAV airframes and arms

Windform RS Lightweight carbon-filled compositeWindform RS

Lightweight carbon-filled composite with high stiffness and strength and excellent impact resistance – ideal for heavy-duty and mission-critical components

Windform SP Impact-resistant and waterproof materialWindform SP

Impact-resistant and waterproof material for demanding shock and vibration-heavy environments

Windform XT 2 Space-grade materialWindform XT 2.0

Space-grade material with excellent strength and stiffness, suitable for both functional prototypes and production

Windform FR1 Halogen-free flame-retardant compositeWindform FR1

Halogen-free flame-retardant composite with UL 94 V-0 and FAR 25.853 compliance

Windform FR2 Glass fiber-filled flame-retardant compositeWindform FR2

Glass fiber-filled flame-retardant composite with electrical insulation properties

Windform GT Glass fiber-filled electrically insulated materialWindform GT

Glass fiber-filled electrically insulated material with high flexibility and resistance to impact, shock and vibration

Windform LX 3 Next-gen glass fiber compositeWindform LX 3.0

Next-generation glass fiber composite with excellent surface finish, ideal for components requiring aesthetic qualities

Windform RL Rubber-like thermoplastic materialWindform RL

Rubber-like thermoplastic material resistant to repeated bending and torsion, with good shock absorption

Windform FX Black Impact-resistant polyamideWindform FX Black

Impact-resistant polyamide with behaviour similar to polypropylene and ABS injection moulded parts

Windform TPU Thermoplastic polyurethane materialWindform TPU

Thermoplastic polyurethane material with excellent flexibility and shock absorption, ideal for robotics parts such as joints, pipes and connection tubes

Windform GF Aluminium and glass fiber filled polyamideWindform GF

Aluminium and glass fiber filled polyamide with excellent surface definition, suited to intake ducts and fuel systems

To find out more about which Windform material is right for your application, visit our product selector

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Applications & Use Cases

Modular Drone Designs

Two carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites, Windform SP and Windform XT 2.0, were used to create functional and critical parts of the Tundra flight-ready professional drone prototype. These parts – arms and body – are fully modular and were able to successfully withstand the design requirements, including space limitations and extreme conditions during flights, allowing for system optimization.

3d printed drone parts

  • Exceptional performance: Windform SP and XT 2.0, carbon fiber reinforced materials, offer superior strength, lightweight properties, and high thermal stability compared to traditional manufacturing methods.
  • Design freedom: The modular design of the drone’s arms and body, allows for increased customization and optimization to meet specific missions and operations demands including different payload options.
  • Durability under stress: Windform parts successfully withstood not only rigorous testing but also real life operations including space constraints and extreme flight conditions, demonstrating their reliability and suitability for demanding applications like professional drones.
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Wind tunnel model of the Leonardo Tiltrotor AW609

windform avionicsCRP Technology 3D printed various external parts (nose and cockpit, rear fuselage, nacelles, external fuel tanks, fairings) of the 1:8.5 scale wind tunnel model for the prototype of the Leonardo HD tiltrotor AW609, using Carbon fiber filled Windform XT 2.0 as the manufacturing material.

Once assembled, these main components made with Windform underwent a series of dedicated low-speed wind tunnel tests, demonstrating high-performing mechanical and aerodynamic properties.

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Unmanned Helicopter Tail Rotor Gearbox Housing

3d printed tail rotor gear box housingWindform XT 2.0 was selected as the material of choice for the Flying-Cam’s Discovery helicopter UAV. In particular the tail rotor component required extra rigidity and the ability to withstand the stress of being clamped to the tail boom. The weight-resistance ratio of this advanced material made it ideal for this difficult task.

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Orbital Rocket Propulsion Systems (Rocket motor system)

3D printed Propulsion SystemWindform composites have been used for the first known functional additive manufactured rocket motor system, designed specifically for the small satellite market as a multi-start thruster. It is a complex and functional hybrid, single-part Propulsion System motor that meets the rigid mechanical properties for space applications, capable of multiple restarts and tested at a peak thrust level of 6.2 lbf for a 16-second duration.

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While we can only disclose a few real-world applications due to confidentiality concerns, there are a variety of existing application cases in the UAV-UAS, Aerospace and Avio industry where Windform is widely employed

Products

Windform® SL

Ultra-Light Carbon-Fiber SLS Composite for UAV

Windform® RS

Rugged Carbon-Fiber SLS Composite for UAVs

Windform® SP

High-Performance Carbon-Fiber SLS Composite for UAVs

Windform® XT 2.0

High-Performance Carbon-Fiber SLS Composite for UAVs

Windform® FR1

Flame-Retardant Carbon-Fiber SLS Composite for UAVs

Windform® FR2

Flame-Retardant Glass-Fiber SLS Composite for UAVs

Windform® GT

High-Performance Glass-Fiber SLS Composite for UAVs

Windform® LX 3.0

Glass-Fiber SLS Composite for UAVs

Windform® RL

Flexible Thermoplastic Elastomer for UAV Applications

Windform® FX BLACK

Flexible Polyamide SLS Composite for UAV Applications

Windform® GF 2.0

Aluminum and Glass-Fiber Reinforced SLS Composite for UAVs

Windform® TPU

Flexible Thermoplastic Polyurethane for UAV Applications

Articles

Latest
CRP to Highlight Windform Composite Drone Parts at Drone X 2025

CRP Technology will showcase flight-ready UAV components made with Windform® composites and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) at Drone X 2025, highlighting lightweight, durable designs and expert insights

Sep 29, 2025
Integrated Additive & CNC Solutions for UAS Prototyping

CRP Group applies additive manufacturing and CNC machining to deliver optimized components and materials for next-generation UAS

Sep 22, 2025
CRP USA to Present 3D Printed Space Components at Small Satellite Conference

CRP USA will showcase 3D-printed, flight-ready small satellite components using Windform® materials and SLS technology at the 2025 Small Satellite Conference

Aug 07, 2025
CRP Technology Receives ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Certification for Additive Manufacturing

CRP Technology has obtained ISO 14001:2015 certification from DNV, covering its additive manufacturing processes and confirming alignment with international environmental management standards

Jun 20, 2025
CRP Technology to Showcase Windform® Composites at XPONENTIAL 2025

At XPONENTIAL 2025, May 19–22, CRP Technology will showcase its expertise in 3D printing and Windform® composites, highlighting their potential in aerospace and autonomous systems

May 06, 2025
CRP Technology to Demonstrate Advanced 3D Printing for Satellites at Space-Comm Expo

CRP Technology will exhibit at Space-Comm Expo 2025, showcasing SLS 3D printing with Windform composites for UAV and satellite components at booth A48

Mar 07, 2025
CRP Introduces Vapor Smoothing to Enhance Quality of Windform Materials

CRP Technology specializing in 3D printing services has expanded its suite of production and post-processing capabilities, offering clients a fully integrated process from additive production to final inspection

Nov 28, 2024
CRP Technology to Showcase 3D Printed Advancements at Space Tech Expo Europe 2024

At the event in Bremen, Germany, CRP Technology will be showcasing high-performance components manufactured for key sector customers using their renowned carbon or glass fiber-reinforced Windform composite materials

Nov 07, 2024
CRP Technology Collaborates to Produce Drone Components for Unmanned Helicopter

Through collaboration with CRP Technology, FLYING-CAM has enhanced its production capabilities, focusing on additive manufacturing and Windform SLS materials for key components

Oct 03, 2024
3D Printed Drone Technology to Debut at Drone X Expo 2024

CRP Technology will be at Drone X Expo 2024 to showcase how its cutting-edge materials, with the capabilities of SLS manufacturing, can revolutionize drone design and performance

Sep 19, 2024
CRP Technology to Debut at DroneX & Space-Comm Expo

See CRP Technology at DroneX Expo in London and Space-Comm Expo Scotland in September and explore the latest advancements in 3D printed parts manufactured by CRP

Sep 09, 2024
Elevating Drone Manufacturing with Additive Manufacturing

CRP Technology and PARROT are manufacturing a drone's functional prototype main structure, 3D printed and flight-ready, to be used in the testing phase of the Bebop 2 UAV

Sep 03, 2024
Fully-Modular Flight-Ready PBF 3D Printed Drone for Industrial & Multi-Purpose Tasks

CRP Technology outlines its work with Hexadrone to devise the functional prototype of the Tundra-M, Hexadrone's first mass-produced drone

Aug 08, 2024
CRP Technology Creates 3D Printed Tail Rotor Gear Box Housing for Unmanned Helicopter

Flying-Cam turns to CRP Technology and its advanced 3D printed solutions in Additive Manufacturing and composite materials in order to complete the construction of the Discovery UAS

Jul 09, 2024
Additive Manufacturing and Dielectric 3D Printing in UAV Design

CRP Technology takes a look at the impact of advanced dielectric 3D printing material Windform on UAV component design

Jun 20, 2024
3D Printing Flight-Ready Composite Parts for UAVs & Space Applications

Windform composites deliver the industry’s best weight-to-density ratio, resulting in drone components up to 60% lighter than those manufactured with traditional methods

Mar 29, 2024
3D Printing Solutions to be Showcased at Space-Comm Expo

A substantial part of the innovation proposed by CRP Technology lies in the impressiveness of Windform materials, five of which have passed the outgassing tests led by NASA and ESA

Feb 27, 2024
CRP Technology Launches New Ultralight 3D Printing Material

Windform SL, a polyamide-based composite reinforced with carbon fibers, combines lightweight characteristics with a low density of 0.87g/cc, making it an ultralight and rigid material

Feb 07, 2024

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How Windform is 3D Printing the Path of Space Missions
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Mar 18, 2024
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