{"id":9254,"date":"2026-01-08T08:36:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T07:36:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prototal.info\/cases\/flying-with-industrial-3d-printing\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T03:48:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T01:48:43","slug":"gravity-industries","status":"publish","type":"case_studies","link":"https:\/\/prototal.info\/uk\/cases\/gravity-industries\/","title":{"rendered":"Flying\u00a0With\u00a0Industrial 3D Printing\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Gravity Industries partnered with Prototal to redesign and optimize a critical component of its Jet Suit: the turbine arm mount. By applying <a href=\"https:\/\/prototal.info\/uk\/services\/industrial-3d-printing\/\">Industrial 3D Printing<\/a>, the collaboration delivered a lighter, more efficient design with consolidated parts, improved geometry, and enhanced performance\u2014supporting longer, faster, and more controlled human flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gravity Industries\u00a0is a UK-based technology company redefining human flight. Through a portfolio of patented technologies, the company has developed the Gravity Jet Suit, enabling controlled, vertical take-off and sustained flight through a unique integration of human movement, advanced propulsion, and wearable engineering. Gravity\u2019s vision is to create a seamless collaboration between\u00a0mind, body, and machine, pushing the boundaries of what personal aviation can achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Challenge: Reducing Weight and Improving Efficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the Jet Suit evolved, Gravity Industries identified the need to\u00a0reduce weight and optimize the design\u00a0of the existing turbine arm mount. This component plays a crucial role in both performance and pilot control, meaning any redesign had to meet strict requirements for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Low weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Structural strength and durability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Efficient load distribution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compact, highly optimized geometry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional manufacturing methods limited design freedom and material efficiency, making it difficult to achieve the next level of performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Solution: Industrial 3D Printing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gravity Industries partnered with <a href=\"https:\/\/prototal.info\/uk\/about-us\/locations\/united-kingdom\/\">the Prototal site in the UK<\/a> to explore how\u00a0Industrial 3D Printing\u00a0could unlock new design possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through close collaboration, Industrial 3D Printing enabled:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Complex, topology-optimized geometries<\/strong><br>Material was placed only where structurally required, improving strength-to-weight ratio.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Part consolidation<\/strong><br>Multiple components were combined into fewer printed parts, simplifying assembly and reducing failure points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lightweight, streamlined design<\/strong><br>The redesigned turbine arm mount significantly reduced mass while maintaining structural integrity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faster design iteration<\/strong><br>Industrial 3D Printing allowed rapid refinement and continuous improvement without tooling constraints.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Results: Performance Gains Through Design Freedom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The transition to Industrial 3D Printing delivered tangible benefits for the Jet Suit platform:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduced component weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved aerodynamic and structural efficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simplified assembly with fewer parts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced overall flight performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By optimizing geometry and material usage, Gravity Industries achieved a more efficient design\u2014enabling\u00a0longer flight times and higher speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cWith rapid innovation comes the need to work with companies that can respond just as quickly. Collaborating with Prototal allows us to work with a highly capable and motivated team as we continuously improve the Jet Suit design.\u201d<\/em><br><strong>\u2013 Gravity Industries<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>For Gravity Industries, Industrial 3D Printing has become a key enabler of innovation\u2014supporting lightweight design, rapid iteration, and performance-driven engineering. The collaboration with Prototal UK demonstrates how additive manufacturing can transform highly demanding, cutting-edge applications where every gram matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to know how your project could benefit from Industrial 3D Printing? <a href=\"https:\/\/prototal.info\/uk\/contact\/\">Contact us today<\/a> to figure out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gravity Industries partnered with Prototal to redesign and optimize a critical component of its Jet Suit: the turbine arm mount. 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