In the ever-evolving world of additive manufacturing, ensuring the quality of metal 3D printed parts has become a pivotal focus. Additive Industries, a Dutch company known for its expertise in additive manufacturing (AM), has recently announced a promising partnership with Additive Assurance, a Melbourne-based firm that specializes in in-situ process monitoring technology. The main objective of this alliance is to significantly enhance the quality assurance of metal parts produced via Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) systems. By integrating Additive Assurance’s advanced AMiRIS technology, Additive Industries aims to detect and resolve quality issues in real-time during the production process, thereby ushering in a new era of reliability and consistency in metal 3D printing.
Mark Massey, the CEO of Additive Industries, emphasizes that this partnership aligns seamlessly with the company’s ongoing commitment to advancing metal additive manufacturing capabilities. The integration of the AMiRIS technology into Additive Industries’ MetalFab portfolio, including the newly introduced MetalFab 300 Flex, aims to offer unparalleled flexibility and reliability. AMiRIS is an independent in-situ process monitoring and quality assurance solution ingeniously designed to integrate smoothly with the majority of L-PBF machines available in the market. Utilizing a sophisticated suite of optical sensors and machine learning algorithms, AMiRIS facilitates comprehensive QA reporting across a printer fleet, making it a “logical extension” to the MetalFab 3D printer series to ensure high-quality production.
Enhancing Real-Time Quality Assurance with AMiRIS Technology
The recently launched MetalFab 300 Flex is a more cost-effective version of Additive Industries’ flagship technology, boasting a flexible build volume and improved accessibility. The goal is to make metal additive manufacturing more accessible without compromising on quality. The collaboration with Additive Assurance enables Additive Industries to address one of the most critical challenges in metal AM—real-time quality assurance. The in-situ process monitoring capabilities of AMiRIS provide a robust and reliable method to oversee production in real-time, identifying and correcting defects as they occur. This ensures that any potential issues are resolved instantaneously, reducing the risk of costly rework and improving overall yield and consistency.
Marten Jurg, CEO of Additive Assurance, expressed his company’s enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting the potential to enhance customer experience and push the limits of L-PBF technology. Both companies agree that the development and deployment of advanced in-process monitoring and quality assurance tools are crucial for maintaining high production yields and ensuring repeatability. The integration of AMiRIS into the MetalFab series is expected to promote a wider deployment of in-situ monitoring among users, supporting the broader adoption of L-PBF technology in various industries, from aerospace to medical devices.
The Growing Importance of In-Process Monitoring
In the rapidly evolving realm of additive manufacturing, ensuring the quality of metal 3D printed parts is critically important. Additive Industries, a Dutch leader in this field, has recently partnered with Additive Assurance, a Melbourne-based firm renowned for its in-situ process monitoring technology. This partnership focuses on improving quality assurance for metal parts produced using Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) systems. By incorporating Additive Assurance’s cutting-edge AMiRIS technology, Additive Industries aims to detect and rectify quality issues in real-time, paving the way for a new standard of reliability and consistency in metal 3D printing.
Mark Massey, the CEO of Additive Industries, notes that this collaboration aligns perfectly with the company’s goal to advance metal additive manufacturing capabilities. The integration of AMiRIS technology into Additive Industries’ MetalFab product line, including the new MetalFab 300 Flex, is designed to provide exceptional flexibility and reliability. AMiRIS is an independent in-situ process monitoring and quality assurance solution, engineered to seamlessly work with most L-PBF machines on the market. Utilizing advanced optical sensors and machine learning algorithms, AMiRIS enables comprehensive QA reporting across a fleet of printers, making it a “logical extension” to the MetalFab 3D printer series, ensuring high-quality production.
