Additive Printing

Southco, Sugatsune, Kipp and Accuride

Industrial additive printing is a technology that enables digital models to be converted into solid three-dimensional objects without the need for molds or tooling of any kind. Additive manufacturing processes encompass all manufacturing processes that create three-dimensional models, patterns, prototypes, tools, or final products through the automated layer-by-layer application of materials.

Producing parts in-house with additive manufacturing also enables companies to better protect intellectual property, proprietary innovations, and other trade secrets.
For most manufacturers, additive manufacturing platforms provide an almost immediate return on investment. This technology proves to be more cost-effective than mechanized processes.
With a 3D printing platform, the entire company supply chain is controlled from start to finish. Manufacturers are less dependent on external suppliers and minimize the risk of supply chain operations.
With additive manufacturing, parts can be designed without constraints. In turn, 3D printing can produce complex geometries that are not possible with other manufacturing techniques.

Additive Printing is present in sectors such as:

Aerospace Industry (Tools and parts for aircraft)
Dentistry (dental models, prostheses, retainers, dentures, etc.)
Industrial Machines (Custom parts for machinery processes)
Health and Medicine (Personal Protective Equipment, printing of prostheses, implants, organs)
Transport such as Railways (Prototypes and spare parts)
Sustainable Mobility (Printing of bicycles, scooters, etc.)
Leisure Consumption (Audio products or electronic devices)
Design and Fashion (Jewelry, accessories)
Automotive (Rapid prototypes, tools, etc.)