A full product lifecycle partner

Aerospace | Defense | Medical

A full product lifecycle partner

Aerospace | Defense | Medical

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.

 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Product Lifecycle

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

Program management & local support

  • On-time delivery
  • Global footprint w. local support
material science

Material science & engineering

  • Plastics
  • Advanced composites
  • Metals
Design & Development

Design & development

  • R&D + R&T
  • Conceptual trade studies
  • Preliminary design studies
  • DFM & DTC
  • Detailed & critical design R.
  • FEA
  • Testing & certification
Manufacturing

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

Aftermarket product support

  • Spares
  • PMA

A COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY

In alignment with our mother company, Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd., we prioritize environmental responsibility and the development of safe, reliable solutions that support a sustainable future.

By exploring the limitless potential of plastics, we address energy and environmental challenges through continuous innovation, driving progress toward a more sustainable society.

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Vaupell's core values are important because they serve as guiding principles that help guide our decision-making and unify us as a unique team. The DNA of Vaupell lies within our core values, which are built upon the way we fundamentally want to operate. Our values...

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Latest News and Projects

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Living Our Values: Our Unique DNA That Makes Vaupell

Vaupell's core values are important because they serve as guiding principles that help guide our decision-making and unify us as a unique team. The DNA of Vaupell lies within our core values, which are built upon the way we fundamentally want to operate. Our values...

read more

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