Advanced Manufacturing Technology Solutions in VA

HELLO AND WELCOME TO Enabled Engineering

At Enabled Engineering, we transform scientific innovation into practical solutions for the future of advanced manufacturing. Our expertise spans additive manufacturing, metal forming, advanced alloys, composites, joining, and sustainable material processing—helping industries overcome complex manufacturing challenges with technologies designed for performance, efficiency, and scalability.

At the heart of our innovation is SolidStir®, our patented solid-state manufacturing platform for additive manufacturing and extrusion. By combining deep materials knowledge with forward-thinking engineering, we develop reliable and adaptable solutions that support industries such as aerospace, automotive, defense, and energy while advancing more sustainable and high-performance manufacturing practices.

SolidStir^® Additive Manufacturing

SolidStir® Additive Manufacturing is a novel solid-state AM process that builds components layer by layer without melting the material, unlike traditional fusion-based methods. By harnessing frictional heat and mechanical stirring, this technique produces fully consolidated parts with refined microstructures, superior mechanical properties, and minimal residual stress. SolidStir® AM is particularly well-suited for processing high-performance alloys, dissimilar materials, and temperature-sensitive metals that are challenging for conventional additive processes. The result is dimensionally stable, high-integrity parts ideal for critical applications in aerospace, defense, automotive, and energy sectors. With reduced porosity and improved interlayer bonding, SolidStir® AM pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in advanced manufacturing.

SolidStir^® Extrusion

SolidStir® Extrusion is an advanced solid-state manufacturing process that transforms metal feedstock—such as powders, chips, or recycled scrap—into fully consolidated extrudates without melting. By leveraging frictional heat and intense plastic deformation, this continuous process produces dense, fine-grained extrusions with superior mechanical properties and excellent surface finish. Unlike conventional hot extrusion, SolidStir® operates at significantly lower temperatures, which reduces energy consumption and preserves material integrity. The process eliminates the need for lubricants or die heaters and supports high material utilization, making it ideal for sustainable manufacturing. SolidStir® Extrusion is particularly effective for processing lightweight and hard-to-extrude materials like aluminum alloys, magnesium, and metal matrix composites. It also enables dissimilar or gradient material extrusion, opening new possibilities in the design and production of structural components for aerospace, transportation, and circular economy applications.