WeAreAM, a pioneering additive manufacturing (AM) competence center and service bureau in Northern Italy, is enhancing its capabilities with the acquisition of an AddUp FormUp 350 metal 3D printer.
This expansion aligns with WeAreAM’s mission to serve as a one-stop AM provider, supporting the entire AM value chain from powder atomization through to final part machining, finishing, and testing. As WeAreAM expands its facility, the new FormUp 350 will play a key role in fulfilling their commitment to industrial-scale, serial production for the medical and aerospace industries, with a strong emphasis on operational safety and productivity.
The FormUp 350 was chosen by WeAreAM for its leading-edge safety features, specifically the Autonomous Powder Module (APM), which ensures secure powder handling, particularly important when working with reactive materials like titanium. The precision and best-in-class surface finish achievable on the FormUp 350, combined with its productivity and reliability, also played critical roles in WeAreAM’s decision, making it an ideal solution for high-stakes applications in medical and aerospace manufacturing.
“We are excited to integrate the FormUp 350 into our expanding facility,” said Paolo Folgarait, CEO of WeAreAM. “AddUp’s technology aligns with our goal of advancing additive manufacturing on an industrial scale for the Italian market. This partnership enables us to bring enhanced safety, reliability, and productivity to our customers, supporting them as they adopt AM for high-precision applications.”
Maurizio Romeo, CTO of WeAreAM, shared, “With over 32 years in the AM industry and 20 years focused on metal AM, I was highly impressed with the FormUp 350’s safety aspects, particularly the APM. For us, ensuring the safety of our team and customers is paramount, and the FormUp 350 stands out in this regard. Its repeatability and precision make it a powerful addition to our AM portfolio.”
The new FormUp 350 is expected to be installed at WeAreAM’s facility in Northern Italy in Q1 2025. As WeAreAM continues to expand its capabilities, this partnership with AddUp underscores their shared commitment to advancing AM culture in Italy and establishing a robust foundation for serial production.
About WeAreAM: Founded by industry leaders Seamthesis, AQM, VALLAND, Fenice, and Buffoli Industries, WeAreAM is an AM Competence Center and Service Bureau based in Northern Italy. Focused on providing end-to-end additive manufacturing solutions, WeAreAM serves the aerospace and medical markets with advanced capabilities from powder atomization to machining, testing, and finishing. For more information, visit: https://www.weaream.it/.
