Collection and verification of economic and functional optimization potential of conventionally manufactured products using suitable 3D printing technologies
RESOURCES
International team with an interdisciplinary training background and up-to-date knowledge about 3D printing technologies and their possible applications
Field-proven and scientifically sound material knowledge with regard to their generative manufacturing potential for
- metals
- ceramics
- plastics
- biodegradable materials
Extensive experience with feeding systems for powder, wire and filament materials
3D printers specially configured for the production of large-format components (> 1m) by means of build-up welding (plasma arc welding)
Fast access to different types of 3D printing systems and to a large, international network of experts in the field of additive manufacturing technologies for evaluating customer-specific tasks
OUR SKILLS
Analysis of conventionally manufactured parts, components, and products with regard to economic and functional potential benefits through the use of additive manufacturing technologies
Designing new component concepts using identified potential benefits of additive manufacturing technologies (material minimization, functionally optimized geometries, multi-material mix for realizing different properties in one component, creating gradient structures, reducing the complexity of assemblies through functional and component integration)
Conducting technology comparison studies to select the appropriate additive manufacturing processes for selected component concepts and target lot sizes
Development of tailor-made filaments and powders for selected component concepts and additive manufacturing technologies
Fast implementation of functional patterns for the verification of component concepts
Analyzing and evaluating post-treatment processes to implement required component properties
Development of strategies and implementation roadmaps for the use of additive manufacturing technologies based on the benefit potential and technology analyzes as well as evaluated component concepts
CREDENTIALS
Vacuum Clamping Devices - Addi©tive Tooling