A global aerospace, defense & medical solutions partner – from concept-to-completion all under one roof
Vaupell specializes in highly engineered plastics, advanced composites, and metal innovative solutions to support your nex-gen mission critical product needs. As a global aerospace, defense, & medical solutions leader, we have over 75 years of industry experience in serving the aircraft/aerospace, defense, and medical markets.
Vaupell provides custom solutions to top tier OEM’s, market-leading growth companies, and promising start-ups. Collaboration with our customers in all phases of the product lifecycle results in the highest value solutions that reduce time to market, manage risk, and control costs.
A full product lifecycle partner.
We have the quality and process registrations and certifications to support the markets we serve (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, BAC5321, etc.). Our facilities are located in Washington, Michigan, Massachusetts, New York, Germany, and China.
Advantages:
• Reduction of raw material weight
• Shortening manufacturing processes
• More cost-effective
• More sustainable
Markets & products
Far more than just products and services, we deliver the best full product lifecycle solutions. A commitment to excellence from: Program management & global support, Material science & engineering, Design & development, and Manufacturing services.
Aerospace
Excellence in sustainable aerospace solutions. We work closely with leading aerospace companies to integrate sustainable practices and advanced materials into their manufacturing processes and supply chain to reduce the environmental impact while maintaining the high-quality standards for all finished products we manufacture.
Defense
For over 67 years, we’ve been a trusted defense contract partner for some of the largest defense programs. The defense sector is continuously evolving with several future unmanned and autonomous system technologies that will shape the defense industry. We’re here to partner with you on incorporating advanced materials to enhance performance, durability, and functionality.
Medical
Cutting-edge solutions for a brighter future. By partnering with a full product lifecycle partner, you can leverage our expertise, extensive in-house resources, efficiencies to streamline processes, ability to enhance compliance goals, ensure a successful on-time delivery, and oversight with lifecycle management.
Our approach
As your trusted aerospace, defense, & medical solutions partner, we provide comprehensive support and services throughout the entire lifecycle of a product.
Program management
& local support
- On-time delivery
- Global footprint w. local support
Material science
& engineering
- Plastics
- Advanced composites
- Metals
Design & development
- R&D + R&T
- Conceptual trade studies
- Preliminary design studies
- DFM & DTC
- Detailed & critical design R.
- FEA
- Testing & certification
Manufacturing
- In-house tooling design & fabrication
- Injection molding
- Adv. composites mfg.
- Precision machining
- Surface finishing
- Automated painting & assembly
- Kitting & sustainable packaging
- Just-in-time manufacturing
Aftermarket product support
- Spares
- PMA
Our Approach
As your trusted partner, we provide comprehensive support and services throughout the entire lifecycle of a product.
Program management & local support
- On-time delivery
- Global footprint w. local support
Material science & engineering
- Plastics
- Advanced composites
- Metals
Design & development
- R&D + R&T
- Conceptual trade studies
- Preliminary design studies
- DFM & DTC
- Detailed & critical design R.
- FEA
- Testing & certification
Manufacturing
- In-house tooling
- Injection molding
- Adv. composites mfg.
- Precision machining
- Surface finishing
- Automated painting & assembly
- Kitting & sustainable packaging
- Just-in-time manufacturing
Aftermarket product support
- Spares
- PMA
A COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY
In alignment with partner company Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd., we place a high emphasis on the environment and understand our social responsibility in offering safe and reliable global solutions that aim to provide harmony with the environment and allow us to further coexist with society.
We pursue the unlimited possibilities of plastics. By tackling the challenges posed by issues centering on energy and the environment, we are eager to hasten the emergence of a sustainable society through unceasing innovation.
Latest News and Projects
MD&M West l IME West 2025
We will be attending the upcoming MD&M West l IME West show in 2025. The show is Feb 4-6, 2025. The location is Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, CA. Booth #: 2463 Visit the website for more information https://www.imengineeringwest.com/en/home.html
Case Study: Designing a User-Friendly Port Closure System for Cooper Surgical
Introduction In the medical device industry, the balance between functionality, usability, and cost-effectiveness is critical. Cooper Surgical, a prominent player in the medial field, approached Vaupell with a unique challenge: to design a complex yet user-friendly...
Sustainable Skies: Vaupell’s Role in Eco-Friendly Aircraft Interiors
At Vaupell, we're proud to lead the charge toward sustainable skies by developing eco-friendly aircraft interiors. We’re helping to change the aviation industry’s approach to materials and design through our unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship....
Commitment to Sustainability and Cost-efficiency
Vaupell is proud to showcase and present at AIX 2024 its latest innovation with regards to recycled and bio-based Cove Light Panels May 28, 2024 Everett, Washington – Vaupell’s (a group company of Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.) R&D & Engineering teams have been...
Latest News and Projects
MD&M West l IME West 2025
We will be attending the upcoming MD&M West l IME West show in 2025. The show is Feb 4-6, 2025. The location is Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, CA. Booth #: 2463 Visit the website for more information https://www.imengineeringwest.com/en/home.html
Case Study: Designing a User-Friendly Port Closure System for Cooper Surgical
Introduction In the medical device industry, the balance between functionality, usability, and cost-effectiveness is critical. Cooper Surgical, a prominent player in the medial field, approached Vaupell with a unique challenge: to design a complex yet user-friendly...
Sustainable Skies: Vaupell’s Role in Eco-Friendly Aircraft Interiors
At Vaupell, we're proud to lead the charge toward sustainable skies by developing eco-friendly aircraft interiors. We’re helping to change the aviation industry’s approach to materials and design through our unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship....
Commitment to Sustainability and Cost-efficiency
Vaupell is proud to showcase and present at AIX 2024 its latest innovation with regards to recycled and bio-based Cove Light Panels May 28, 2024 Everett, Washington – Vaupell’s (a group company of Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.) R&D & Engineering teams have been...