Your part, redefined

We design and optimize your application for metal 3D printing

Do you need...

...a lightweight redesign of a part?

Transforming conventional parts into optimized 3D printed parts

Designing and 3D printing metal parts is difficult. We understand because we've faced these challenges many times ourselves.
That's why we're here to support you through every step of the process so that you end up realizing the vast potential of Additive Manufacturing.

Do you want to start your first 3D printing project?

We can help you navigate the landscape of metal 3D printing. You will get to understand whether your application is a good fit for the technology. If so, we quickly realize your optimized AM part.

Technology fit and application screening: We identify the potential of the technology for your particular parts and outline a path to successfully employ 3D printing for your application.
Material and process selection: We find a suitable metal material and a corresponding printing process to match or even exceed the material properties you are used to.
Fine-tuned design and optimization workflows: Various aspects are to be considered when it comes to 3D printing. We have developed well-proven workflows to quickly deliver high-quality results.

We design an optimized part for your application.

The learning curve is steep: from Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) design rules via in-depth manufacturing knowledge to various specialized software packages. We ease your introduction to the world of metal 3D printing.

Advanced CAD design: Extrude, revolve, and loft features won't cut it anymore. Free-form subdivision surfaces, lattice structures, and complex patterns will.
Design for AM guidelines: It is a lie that there are no restrictions on the design of a 3D-printed part. The design phase determines a successful printing process, and we know the limits and caveats.
Co-innovation with you: We work in close collaboration with you. You bring the domain expertise - we take care of the rest.

Do you care about performance as much as we do?

Numerical simulation and optimization are essential to getting the best performance for your parts. The ability of 3D printing to produce free-form, hollow parts with thin-walled structures enables the realization of the design resulting from the optimization algorithms.

Structural topology optimization: Loading conditions can be complex. Topology optimization and Generative Design generate the ideal load paths and thus light-weight geometry for your part.
Fluid flow improvement: Do you need to optimize the flow of fluids within your part? 3D printing enables the design of complex inner channels which allow smooth fluid flow without the limiting 90° bores you are usually restricted to.
Sizing optimization: We don't stop after a topology optimization. We squeeze more performance out of your design with detailed size and shape optimizations.

Ready for Additive Manufacturing?

Your journey with us starts here

Learn about a typical design project from start to finish.

Project definition
You give the input.
We understand your pain point and objective.
You give us a functional description of your part.
Together we define requirements, loads, and boundary conditions.
You send the design space and original model to us.
Optimization
We work our magic.
Performing structural optimizations to pinpoint stiffness, mass, and stress targets.
Adjusting the internal fluid passages to optimize fluid flow.
Design
Taking it one step further.
Redesigning the optimization result for better fine-grained control.
Bionic shapes are realized with subdivision modeling.
Precise modeling of all interface geometries.
Adding surface patterns and lattice structures as functionally required.
Simulation and fine-tuning
Make sure everything fits.
Using linear and non-linear structural FEA simulations.
Ensuring the adherence to all your design requirements.
Achieving even better performance with detailed size and shape optimizations.
Manufacturing preparation
We are ready to go.
Adding machining fixtures and offsets to the part.
Generating documentation, including technical drawings.
Creating a report of the input, process and outcome.
3D printing and post-processing
Making the digital physical.
We find the right supplier in our partner network.
Tool-less manufacturing means more iterations and short lead times.
Get a functional part with a CNC precision machining post-processing step.
Put the optimized part through your test program as fast as possible.

Let's work together

We are looking forward to hearing from you and working jointly on your technical challenge. Let's get the optimized, physical part to you as fast as possible.

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