Rapid Application Group
Provides mission-critical additive manufacturing services for aerospace and defense, specializing in rapid prototyping and production parts with certifications including AS9100D, ISO 9001, and ITAR compliance.
- CEO / Founder
- Terry Hill
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $1.15M
- Latest Round
- Strategic Investment
- Key Investors
- Oklahoma Department of Commerce; State of Oklahoma
Technology & Products
Key Products
Mission-critical additive manufacturing services, rapid prototyping, and production parts for aerospace, defense, and oil & gas industries. Utilizes technologies like 3D Systems' Figure 4 Standalone.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary application-based approach optimizes part design and manufacturing process for specific use-cases, achieving higher first-pass yield and faster turnaround than generic online services; defensible through exclusive SDVOSB and HUBZone certifications that provide preferential access to government contracts.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times for critical components by up to 80% compared to traditional manufacturing, with guaranteed on-time delivery and full compliance to aerospace/defense standards, enabling just-in-time production and supply chain resilience.
How They Differentiate
3x faster turnaround for certified aerospace parts vs. Protolabs (3 days vs. 10 days average), with dedicated engineering support and full ITAR/AS9100D compliance that generic services lack; unique SDVOSB status provides exclusive access to U.S. government contracts unavailable to competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturers requiring certified, high-quality 3D printed parts
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
Protolabs; Xometry; Stratasys Direct Manufacturing
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Doubled production capacity with new 15,000 sq ft facility in 2023; team grew from garage startup to 11-50 employees; recognized by NIST for rapid growth trajectory.
Major Milestones
2017: Founded by Terry Hill and Jason Dickman; 2019: Achieved HUBZone and SDVOSB certifications; 2021: Recognized by NIST for growth success; 2023: Opened new 15,000 sq ft production facility in Broken Arrow, OK; 2023: Attained AS9100D certification for aerospace/defense
Notable Customers
Metro Aerospace