3D Printing Research
We conduct research for you: to develop improved applications, new materials, and more sustainable components
Our Motivation
For years, our in-house research and development department has been working with research partners such as Fraunhofer IWU and TU Berlin to develop various processes and applications in the field of 3D printing. Our goal is to help you get the most out of 3D-printed components. In doing so, we are often breaking new ground. We conduct research and development to advance sustainable and innovative 3D printing technology.
A selection of our research projects
Research Topic
Complex components made from heavy metal powder
Development of a generative manufacturing process for producing complex components from heavy metal powder.
The goal of this 3D printing research was to use additive manufacturing to produce a high-stress area of a mold (a metal casting mold used to produce dimensionally accurate parts with a good surface finish) made of a heavy-metal alloy, in order to increase its durability during the casting process.
Scope of the research project:
Manufacture of a test specimen made of a reference material and one made of the heavy-metal alloy
Evaluation of the ideal printing parameters
3D Printing Research
Resource-efficient packaging solutions
Development and implementation of resource-efficient packaging concepts.
The goal of the research project was to develop and implement resource-optimized packaging concepts based on 3D printing.
Scope of the research project:
Production of packaging materials using 3D printing based on sustainable raw materials
Development of packaging concepts suitable for the product and the innovative manufacturing process
Automation of the process flow
Research Topic
3D-printable bone-like test materials
3D-printable bone-equivalent test materials for the realistic simulation of biomechanical bone properties based on 4D deformation analysis
Scope of the research project:
Derivation of bone substitute test materials (BSTM).
Manufacturing of KTM prototypes using 3D printing
Design options
Further development of a 3D printing process for processing a specialty plastic
Research Topic
Metal Powders in 3D Printing Research
Development of a process for processing non-conventional metal powder while maintaining consistent component quality, with a view to mass production.
The metal 3D printing (SLM) is a manufacturing process that shows great promise for mass production but has rarely been used to date.
Scope of the research project:
Study of the Effect of Powder on Process and Component Quality
Analysis of Process Reliability
Comparison of Conventional and Unconventional Metal Powders
Research Topic
Additive Manufacturing of Injection Molding Tools
Development of a technically and economically efficient process for additive tool manufacturing for series production through targeted material use and surface treatment
Scope of the research project:
Manufacturing of injection molding tools using various 3D printing materials
Assessment of the service life of the tools and the achievable quality of the molded parts
Evaluation of surface finish and dimensional accuracy
Technical and Economic Analysis of Surface Finishing Processes
Together with our partners, we develop solutions and applications in the field of 3D printing research
We are pioneers dedicated to ensuring the sustainability and durability of your components. See for yourself our spirit of innovation and get in touch with us if you, too, are looking for customized solutions.
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