Massivit Expanded RapidWings Tooling Service to Portland
The Israel-based firm partnered with local company Artek to shorten production lead times for manufacturers.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Manufacturing
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Local manufacturers now have access to a new composite tooling service, as Massivit has brought its RapidWings platform to the Artek facility in Portland. This expansion intends to streamline prototype production and tooling through the use of advanced casting technology.
Why it matters
The collaboration aims to address common production backlogs in the aerospace and defense sectors, where speed is critical. By offering a digital alternative to traditional methods, the platform targets a major reduction in the time required to create industrial molds and fixtures.
The new service reports a 90% reduction in tooling time compared to traditional methods. The capacity of this local operation to clear aerospace backlogs remains to be seen.
The players
Massivit
An Israel-based technology company that specializes in additive manufacturing systems.
Artek
A Portland-based firm that provides tooling services and hosts the new manufacturing platform.
Sika
A global company that co-developed the specific casting materials used in the Cast-In-Motion process.
The details
Operating through the existing Artek facility, the platform utilizes Cast-In-Motion technology, which combines additive manufacturing with specialized dual-component materials co-developed by Sika. This process is designed to produce complex molds and fixtures that offer improved thermal resistance and surface quality. The service manages the full cycle from initial design to digital tooling and final prototype production.
Timeline
September 25, 2026: Massivit announced the expansion of the RapidWings platform to North America.
Beyond the Bridges
This expansion introduces Cast-In-Motion tooling technology to the local industrial sector. It follows a broader industry trend of integrating additive manufacturing to replace slower, traditional casting methods.
Local manufacturers in the aerospace and defense fields can now work with the Artek facility to utilize these digital tooling services. Those interested in the technical specifications for their upcoming prototypes can consult the platform's service offerings.
The takeaway
The move to bring RapidWings to Portland offers local firms a way to bypass long-standing production bottlenecks through digital tooling. Keep an eye on regional aerospace output figures to see if the technology succeeds in reducing industry-wide lead times.
Further reading
For more on the changing industrial landscape in the city, visit Manufacturing.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Compositesworld.
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