A view of the Endeavor 3D headquarters in Douglasville, Ga. (Photo: Endeavor 3D/PRNewswire)
The milestone is said to strengthen the company’s commitment to support U.S.-based defense, energy, and supply chain manufacturing services.
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga.—Contract manufacturer Endeavor 3D has achieved International Traffic in Arms Registration (ITAR) status for metal and polymer additive manufacturing services, the company said in a release.
The registration, along with ISO 9001:2015 certification, enables Endeavor 3D to deepen its commercial business in aerospace, energy, defense, and supply chain manufacturing.
ITAR is a set of US government regulations that control the import, export, and manufacturing of defense products, services, and activities. The purpose of ITAR, which is administered by the U.S. Department of State, is to protect national security and advance American foreign policy interests.
As it relates to Endeavor 3D, ITAR regulations include the secure handling of technical data and process control of equipment, components, materials, and software to properly support relevant manufacturing needs.
“Endeavor 3D has strengthened its technology capabilities and operational systems to better support the U.S. Defense Industrial Base,” said Endeavor 3D Chief Executive Officer Phil Arnold, in the release. “The ITAR is an important milestone that bolsters our commitment to American manufacturing and innovation. We believe that our portfolio of advanced polymer and metal additive manufacturing services complement major initiatives in defense, energy, and supply chain manufacturing.”
Endeavor 3D, a contract additive manufacturer, said in the release that it is “equipped with the most sophisticated additive manufacturing and quality control technologies available today.” As an HP Digital Manufacturing Network partner, Endeavor 3D has gone through a rigorous accreditation process and [is] approved to be a series production partner for both metal and polymer 3D printing services, the release stated.
The company is reported to be one of the largest 3D printing contract manufacturing partners in the southeast United States. Endeavor 3D specializes in product design, production, post-processing, and quality control of critical parts and assemblies for the medical device, consumer product, aerospace, and transportation markets.