Airbus
Scales wire-arc Directed Energy Deposition (w-DED) to produce large structural titanium aircraft parts, reducing lead times and material waste by up to 95% compared to traditional methods.
- CEO / Founder
- Guillaume Faury
- Team Size
- 10000+
- Stage
- Public
- Total Funding
- Publicly Traded
- Latest Round
- IPO
- Key Investors
- French Government (via SOGEPA) 10.9%, German Government (via GZBV) 10.8%, Spanish Government (via SEPI) 4.1%, Capital Research and Management Company 9.9%, BlackRock 4.4%
Technology & Products
Key Products
Aircraft structural components; Interior cabin parts; Helicopter components; Satellite parts
Technological Advantage
Verified advantage: w-DED achieves deposition rates of several kilograms per hour for parts over 23 feet long, with 15% weight reduction in certified cabin parts. Defensible through in-house R&D and partnerships.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables on-demand production of large titanium components (up to 7 meters long) with 95% less material waste, cutting lead times from months to weeks and reducing aircraft weight for improved fuel efficiency.
How They Differentiate
3x faster build speed for large titanium parts via w-DED vs. traditional machining, with 95% material waste reduction and 15% lighter certified cabin parts compared to conventional designs.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace OEMs, airlines, defense contractors
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Space
Competitors
Boeing, Lockheed Martin, COMAC
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue increased 4% to €52.6 billion in commercial aircraft activities for FY2025; produces over 25,000 flight-ready 3D-printed parts annually.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1970; First flight in 1972; Produced over 200,000 certified 3D-printed parts in service; Scaling w-DED for large titanium parts in 2026
Notable Customers
Korean Air (33 A350 order in 2024), Airlines worldwide (766 deliveries to 86 customers in 2024), Military agencies, Space agencies
Equipment deals on record
Publicly disclosed purchases or installs only.
- Metal3D PrinterBuyer: European Space Agency · Supplier: AddUp / Airbus Defence and Space
- EBAM 110 SystemBuyer: Airbus · Supplier: Sciaky, Inc.