Templates29 is proud to announce the successful achievement of AS9100D certification, the internationally recognized quality management standard for the aerospace industry, following a rigorous 12-month preparation and audit process conducted by TUV Rheinland.Certification ScopeCNC machining of aerospace-grade aluminum, titanium, and nickel alloys5-axis complex geometry machining for structural and engine componentsFirst Article Inspection (FAI) per AS9102 standardFull material traceability from raw stock to finished componentInvestment in QualityTo support this certification, Templates29 invested $2.5 million in new quality infrastructure including:Zeiss Contura G2 CMM with VAST XTR gold scanning probeDedicated aerospace cleanroom inspection area (Class 100,000)Upgraded ERP system with lot-level traceability and ITAR-compliant data handlingComprehensive training program for all 45 production staff members"AS9100D certification represents our commitment to the highest quality standards in precision manufacturing. This milestone enables Templates29 to serve Tier 1 and Tier 2 aerospace suppliers with confidence." - Quality Director, Templates29
Templates29 announces the grand opening of our new 10,000m² smart manufacturing facility, representing a $15 million investment in next-generation production capacity and Industry 4.0 technologies.Facility Highlights48 CNC machining centers including 12 new 5-axis machines (DMG Mori, Mazak)Automated material handling with AGV fleet and vertical storage towersReal-time production monitoring via IoT sensors on every machineCentral tool management system with RFID tool tracking and automatic pre-settingSustainability Features500kW rooftop solar installation covering 35% of energy needsClosed-loop coolant recycling system reducing water consumption by 60%LED lighting with occupancy sensors throughout production floorChip recycling program recovering 98% of metal waste for remeltingCapacity ImpactThe new facility doubles our annual production capacity to over 5 million components, with dedicated production cells for automotive, aerospace, and medical device customers. Fully operational from Q2 2026.
