Italian manufacturer debuts at Düsseldorf event with proven aerospace components, including MIL-STD-810H tested UAV structures and space-deployed satellite systems
MODENA, ITALY – March 11, 2026 – CRP Technology and CRP Meccanica will make their first appearance at XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 (March 24–26, Düsseldorf), presenting production-validated additive and hybrid manufacturing solutions for autonomous systems, aerospace and defense applications.
At booth E71, Hall 1, the Italian companies will display components already operating in real-world environments, including a drone fuselage manufactured by US-based partner CRP USA for Hoverfly, which has successfully completed MIL-STD-810H validation testing, and AlbaPod, a PocketQube satellite deployer 3D-printed for Alba Orbital that has flown on 10 space missions, deploying nearly 60 satellites.
Both components are produced using Windform composite materials, a family of high-performance thermoplastics developed by CRP Technology for Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) applications requiring structural integrity, thermal stability and weight optimization in demanding environments.
“XPONENTIAL Europe represents an ideal platform to demonstrate how advanced composite materials can transition from prototype to proven deployment in critical applications,” said Franco Cevolini, CEO and CTO of CRP Meccanica and CRP Technology. “The parts we’re exhibiting aren’t concept demonstrations — they are flight-validated systems already operating in aerospace and space environments.”
CRP Meccanica will also highlight its hybrid manufacturing capabilities, integrating multiple production technologies under one roof, including multi-axis CNC machining from solid, metal additive manufacturing via DMLS, Rapid Sand Casting, and precision CNC post-processing applied to both metal components and Windform composite parts produced by CRP Technology.
“These technologies allow us to select the most effective production method for each application,” Cevolini added. “Whether machining from solid for maximum precision, using DMLS for complex geometries, or applying CNC finishing to SLS-printed parts, the goal is always to optimize performance and manufacturability.”
The exhibition will also feature CRP Technology’s vapor smoothing process, a surface treatment that enhances the functional performance and uniformity of SLS-printed components where aerodynamic efficiency, sealing surfaces or mechanical interfaces require controlled surface characteristics.
CRP Group combines materials engineering, additive manufacturing and precision machining within a single industrial ecosystem, enabling customers to work with one partner from design iteration through to production-ready components.