NAVAIR
United States Navy conducting research and development in additive manufacturing for defense and naval applications
- CEO / Founder
- Stephen Tedford
- Team Size
- 1001-5000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $2B+
- Key Investors
- U.S. Federal Government
Technology & Products
Key Products
Aircraft carrier and submarine parts, critical sub parts
Technological Advantage
Reduces lead times for critical naval components by 70%; enables on-demand manufacturing of aluminum alloys at sea via LMJ technology.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Military-grade AM technology development, supply chain resilience, and production capability advancement
How They Differentiate
Government entity focused on internal mission readiness rather than commercial competition.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Defense industrial base, Navy operations, government contractors
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Maritime
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Lead times reduced by 70% for specific components; 40,000+ personnel across multiple sites.
Major Milestones
Installed 3D-printed metal parts on warships; Deployed afloat LMJ printers for aluminum alloys
Notable Customers
U.S. Navy Fleet