At XPONENTIAL 2025, May 19–22, CRP Technology will highlight its expertise in 3D printing and the capabilities of Windform® composites.
Visitors to booth #2038 can discover more about Windform materials, known for their exceptional strength, versatility, and thermal stability.
Windform has been trusted by leading companies in aerospace, unmanned systems, and other industries to produce lightweight, high-performance, flight- and space-ready components. Windform composites are ideal for applications requiring precision, reliability, and innovative functionality.
Engineering Possibilities Unlocked by Additive Manufacturing
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), combined with advanced Windform composites, enables the production of highly optimized, mission-critical components—geometries and integrations that would be cost-prohibitive or physically impossible with traditional subtractive methods.
With Windform materials, engineers can design for function first: eliminating the constraints of conventional manufacturing unlocks new levels of performance in aerospace and autonomous systems. Examples include support drums with integrated features, aerodynamic flaps with embedded reflective stoppers, thermal management enclosures, and encoder-compatible drums with embedded magnets—all in a single, consolidated print.
CRP has been at the forefront of additive manufacturing in space-grade applications, contributing structural components to next-generation CubeSats and SmallSats. These programs, recognized by top-tier space organizations, showcase the reliability and performance of Windform-based parts in orbital environments.
Multi-Functional Integration
By enabling multi-functional integration, reducing fasteners and joints, and maintaining exceptional mechanical integrity under stress, Windform empowers engineers to rethink how unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and aerospace parts are conceived—delivering lighter, stronger, and faster-to-market solutions without compromising mission requirements.
With the availability of both rigid and flexible composites, as well as insulative or conductive options, it’s now possible to combine materials with different mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties within the same part, sub-system, or assembly. This opens the door to smarter, more compact designs that reduce weight, simplify assembly, and deliver enhanced performance—all while accelerating time to market without compromising mission-critical requirements.
Validated in the Field: The Windform Advantage
Windform composites have earned the trust of engineers and industry leaders for their unmatched mechanical properties and reliability under demanding conditions. Vu Mai, Senior Director of Sales at CRP USA, commented, “With over a decade of experience, we’ve created ultra-light yet robust parts that integrate features like threaded holes, hinges, and cable routing — all in a single print.”
Clients who previously relied on materials like PEEK often faced issues such as poor resolution and bonding failures. Windform has consistently delivered reliable, high-performance alternatives—even in extreme aerospace conditions during long-duration missions.
In vacuum testing, Windform materials demonstrated excellent thermal stability and dimensional accuracy, while eliminating risks such as cold welding. CRP Technology CEO, Chris Brewster, added, “They withstand thermal stress and space environments without requiring bearings or coatings. This allows our clients to streamline builds, cut weight, and maintain structural integrity.”
Shaping the Future of Autonomous Systems with Improved Payloads
Visitors to CRP USA’s booth will have the opportunity to see how 3D printing with Windform materials is revolutionizing design and manufacturing processes for autonomous systems. The team will be available to discuss how CRP’s advanced 3D printing services can bring innovations to life—from conceptualization to production—with unmatched speed and precision.
Brewster further shared, “Our 3D printing capabilities accelerate the design-to-hardware cycle, enabling the creation of complex parts and empowering engineering innovation. Customers can now achieve highly sophisticated payloads while advancing their expertise in advanced materials and manufacturing.”
Register for XPONENTIAL 2025 to discover CRP Technology’s Windform composite solutions at booth #2038.
