CRP Technology is set to showcase its 3D printing prowess and Windform® composites at XPONENTIAL 2025, taking place from May 19 to 22.
Attendees are invited to visit booth #2038 to explore the remarkable attributes of Windform materials, celebrated for their outstanding strength, adaptability, and thermal resilience.
Windform has gained the confidence of prominent players in aerospace, unmanned systems, and various sectors for crafting lightweight, high-performance components suitable for flight and space applications. Thes composites excel in scenarios demanding precision, dependability, and innovative features.
Unlocking Engineering Potential Through Additive Manufacturing
The combination of Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and advanced windform composites facilitates the creation of highly optimized components that are critical for missions—designs that would be financially unfeasible or physically unattainable using customary subtractive techniques.
With Windform materials, engineers can prioritize functionality: breaking free from the limitations of conventional manufacturing leads to unprecedented performance levels in aerospace and autonomous systems. Notable examples include support drums with integrated features,aerodynamic flaps featuring embedded reflective stoppers,thermal management enclosures,and encoder-compatible drums with built-in magnets—all produced in a single,cohesive print.
CRP has been a leader in additive manufacturing for space-grade applications, contributing structural components to next-generation CubeSats and SmallSats. These initiatives, acknowledged by leading space organizations, highlight the reliability and performance of windform-based parts in orbital conditions.
Integration of Multiple functions
By facilitating multi-functional integration, minimizing the need for fasteners and joints, and ensuring exceptional mechanical integrity under stress, Windform allows engineers to rethink the design of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and aerospace components—resulting in lighter, stronger, and quicker-to-market solutions that meet mission specifications.
with options for both rigid and flexible composites, and also insulative or conductive materials, it is now feasible to merge different mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties within a single part, subsystem, or assembly.This innovation paves the way for smarter, more compact designs that reduce weight, simplify assembly, and enhance performance—all while speeding up time to market without sacrificing mission-critical requirements.
Proven Performance: The Windform Edge
windform composites have gained the trust of engineers and industry leaders due to their unparalleled mechanical properties and reliability in challenging conditions. Vu Mai, Senior Director of Sales at CRP USA, stated, “With over ten years of experience, we’ve developed ultra-light yet durable parts that incorporate features like threaded holes, hinges, and cable routing—all in a single print.”
Clients who previously depended on materials such as PEEK frequently enough encountered challenges like poor resolution and bonding failures. Windform has consistently provided reliable, high-performance alternatives—even in extreme aerospace conditions during prolonged missions.
In vacuum testing, Windform materials exhibited excellent thermal stability and dimensional accuracy, while mitigating risks such as cold welding. CRP Technology CEO, Chris Brewster, remarked, “They endure thermal stress and space environments without the need for bearings or coatings. This enables our clients to streamline builds, reduce weight, and maintain structural integrity.”
Transforming the Future of Autonomous Systems with Enhanced Payloads
Visitors to CRP USA’s booth will have the chance to witness how 3D printing with Windform materials is transforming design and manufacturing processes for autonomous systems.The team will be on hand to discuss how CRP’s advanced 3D printing services can bring innovations to fruition—from initial concepts to final production—with unmatched speed and precision.
brewster further noted, “Our 3D printing capabilities expedite the design-to-hardware cycle, enabling the creation of complex parts and fostering engineering innovation. Customers can now achieve highly sophisticated payloads while enhancing their expertise in advanced materials and manufacturing.”
Register for XPONENTIAL 2025 to explore CRP Technology’s Windform composite solutions at booth #2038.
