High cost of aerospace-grade materials acts as barrier for smaller firms

Aerospace-grade adhesives and sealants currently command a 20% to 30% premium over standard industrial variants due to stringent performance and testing requirements. These high initial acquisition and development costs are serving as a significant barrier to entry, particularly affecting roughly 30% of smaller aircraft manufacturers and budget-sensitive operations. To balance these costs, manufacturers are increasingly turning to advanced materials like two-part reactive epoxies to reduce waste.