Case Studies
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This case study explores the feasibility of using additive manufacturing, specifically the Form Up 350 PBF machine, to produce over 100,000 Impeller wheels annually for Ford, replacing traditional machining techniques. History Ford...
This study explores the use of additive manufacturing, specifically Powder Bed Fusion (PBF), to create extrusion dies with improved performance and cooling capabilities. History Extrusion is a popular manufacturing method for parts...
This case study highlights the advantages of using additive manufacturing (AM) for Patient Specific Implants (PSI) in the orthopedic industry. By shifting from traditional manufacturing to AM, orthopedic OEMs can...
This proof of concept demonstrated by Add Up showcases the value of using Additive Manufacturing (AM) for aeronautics by applying topological optimization to an aircraft floor bracket. History An aircraft floor bracket...
This case study presents the development of an optimized heat exchanger for the Form Up® 350 machine,. The goal was to improve heat dissipation and adapt the dimensions for easy...
AddUp has integrated AM-optimized cooling channels into the sliders to thus enable faster and safer demolding. Acetabular Cups plate History Acetabular cups are used during the total hip replacements to sit against the...
This case study focuses on spine implants and the challenges faced in their manufacturing process today. Additive Manufacturing (AM) offers benefits such as lattice design and surface roughness, leading to...
This case study focuses on tibia trays in orthopedic manufacturing and the challenges faced in producing highly complex and customized implants. Additive Manufacturing (AM) using biocompatible materials like titanium offers...
This case study explores the benefits of using 3D printed injection molds with optimized cooling channels. The project between Siebenwurst and AddUp aimed to improve productivity and quality in the...
AddUp optimized the design of a rocket nozzle to improve the performance of a micro-launch vehicle. Metal additive manufacturing can lead to fuel and production savings in aerospace. In this case...