Case Study: Hangar One Avionics prints custom cockpit console and cupholders with Markforged

Hangar One Avionics cuts up to 65% scrap with Markforged

Hangar One Avionics, a San Diego-based avionics and maintenance company, faced the challenge of creating low-production and one-off custom parts for aircraft cockpits. Their conventional machining process was slow, expensive, and resulted in a scrap rate of up to 65%. To address this, they turned to their Markforged X7 3D printer and Onyx FR material to produce a custom center console.

Using Markforged's 3D printing solution, the team printed the console with integrated cupholders and other custom features in record time. This approach freed up the machinist's time for other critical tasks, significantly increased profitability, and eliminated the material waste associated with their previous method. The team is also interested in Markforged's ongoing efforts to achieve aerospace-specific qualifications for its materials and processes.

Hangar One Avionics