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Explore our key strengths in technology, expertise, and commitment to delivering exceptional Metal AM solutions. --- [Skip to main content](https://additure.co.uk/about-us#main) [![Additure-logo-white](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/Additure-logo-white.svg) ![Additure-logo-white](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/Additure-logo-white.svg)](https://additure.co.uk) - Show submenu for About About - About us: - [![our team](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/Card%20Image.jpg) Our Team](https://additure.co.uk/our-team) - [![about us](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/Card%20Image%20(1).jpg) Key Strengths](https://additure.co.uk/about-us) - [![metal additive manufacturing](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/Card%20Image%20(2).jpg) What is Metal AM?](https://additure.co.uk/metal-additive-manufacturing) - Show submenu for Services Services - Services: - [![feasibility and planning](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/pre-build.jpg) Feasibility and Planning](https://additure.co.uk/feasibility-and-planning) - [![toolbox](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/toolbox.jpg) Our Toolbox](https://additure.co.uk/additive-manufacturing-technologies) - [![post processing](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/processing.jpg) Post-Processing](https://additure.co.uk/post-processing) - [![inspection](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/qa.jpg) Inspection](https://additure.co.uk/inspection) - [Industries](https://additure.co.uk/industries) - [Resources](https://additure.co.uk/additure-resources) - [Brochure](https://additure.co.uk/access-our-brochure) Open main navigation Close main navigation - Show submenu for About About - BACK - About us: - [![our team](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/Card%20Image.jpg) Our Team](https://additure.co.uk/our-team) - [![about us](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/Card%20Image%20(1).jpg) Key Strengths](https://additure.co.uk/about-us) - [![metal additive manufacturing](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/Card%20Image%20(2).jpg) What is Metal AM?](https://additure.co.uk/metal-additive-manufacturing) - Show submenu for Services Services - BACK - Services: - [![feasibility and planning](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/pre-build.jpg) Feasibility and Planning](https://additure.co.uk/feasibility-and-planning) - [![toolbox](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/toolbox.jpg) Our Toolbox](https://additure.co.uk/additive-manufacturing-technologies) - [![post processing](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/processing.jpg) Post-Processing](https://additure.co.uk/post-processing) - [![inspection](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/25504953/qa.jpg) Inspection](https://additure.co.uk/inspection) - [Industries](https://additure.co.uk/industries) - [Resources](https://additure.co.uk/additure-resources) - [Brochure](https://additure.co.uk/access-our-brochure) - [Contact](https://additure.co.uk/contact-us) [Contact](https://additure.co.uk/contact-us) # Metal additive manufacturing you can count on Additure delivers more than just components: we deliver trust, transparency and a commitment to quality, all underpinned by our extensive knowledge and manufacturing experience. Discover why our customers choose us. Key strengths ABOUT # Key strengths Metal AM is finding its place in the roster of manufacturing methods as the technology matures and global challenges grow. ## Why choose Additure? Mastery over our adopted additive manufacturing hardware and post-process chains allows us to deliver superior-quality parts. Plus, our in-depth knowledge of WAAM and LPBF is founded on decades of hands-on experience in roles within LPBF system OEMs. We operate with a passion for additive manufacturing and a want, rather than a need to further this industry.  ##### We add assurance: ## Transparency is king here at Additure To choose a Metal AM provider, you need to be sure they can be trusted to uphold your business’s reputation and not squander your budget or vision for the future. Luckily, there are plenty of expert Metal AM subcontractors on the market to choose from - each with experience and the ability to deliver components. So why choose Additure? #### 1. #### Unrivalled experience Over 120 years’ total combined manufacturing experience across industries and technologies. #### 2. #### A complete package From the moment you hand us your design, we handle the entire AM process - right up to delivery. #### 3. #### Quality control without compromise We’re one of the only UK Metal AM subcontractors to achieve an LRQA Accreditation.  ## We’re one of the only UK Metal AM subcontractors to achieve an LRQA Accreditation. ![Layer_1](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/Layer_1.svg) The team here at Additure views Metal AM as much more than just a passion. It’s important. It’s important to us, to you, and to your end products. As a result, we are accountable for its success. **For customers, this means confidence-inspiring transparency and a no-stone-left-unturned approach that is unique in the industry.**  Your trust facilitates our promise of absolute integrity and a dedication to excellence, so we can deliver the desired components on time and to specification.  Investing in Metal AM is not a simple decision, so we make sure to deliver more than just functional parts - we deliver a degree of assurance that is the reason our customers return to us. [Download Accreditation](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/Additure%20Facility%20Qualification%20Certificate%20(LRQA%20Endorsed).pdf) ![LRQA-accreditation](https://additure.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/LRQA-accreditation.jpg?width=833&height=645&name=LRQA-accreditation.jpg) ## Additure’s promise: [Contact us](https://additure.co.uk/contact-us) 1. ![Card Image-1](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/Card%20Image-1.svg) 1. #### Accountability Because we care for the success of your business and investments, we hold ourselves accountable for the performance of the parts we produce. This commitment and duty is the reason world-leading engineering firms like BAE, Rolls-Royce and Babcock trust us. 2. ![Card Image (1)-1](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/Card%20Image%20(1)-1.svg) 2. #### Honesty Metal AM relies on relatively new and complex technologies, so we like to be crystal-clear about our processes upfront. Our goal here is to give you the insight, tools, and conviction you need to make the most informed choices. And if we believe our technologies aren’t the best fit for your business, we’ll be the first to let you know.  3. ![Card Image (2)-1](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/Card%20Image%20(2)-1.svg) 3. #### Education Like all diligent engineers, Additure are keen to share Metal AM knowledge with anybody. This means keeping nothing to ourselves; instead, we aim to educate our customers on our hardware and processes to help demystify fears and speed up the overall adoption of additive manufacturing.   ## Our vision #### To further the adoption of Metal AM We believe that metal additive manufacturing has a bright future in several leading industries. But to make this vision a reality, it’s important to understand where additive manufacturing is best suited. And, because of this potential, we’re keen to work with you to find the best use cases to employ our technologies. [What is AM?](https://additure.co.uk/metal-additive-manufacturing) ![future-metal](https://additure.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/future-metal.jpg?width=833&height=570&name=future-metal.jpg) ##### Services ## Learn about our processes #### If we sound like a good match for your business, start by taking a look at our solutions and technologies. We’ve broken down our entire build process - from pre-build planning to final quality control. ### [![section-add](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/section-add.svg) Feasibility and Planning Discover how we’ll break your project down into granular detail and create a joint manufacturing and inspection plan (MQCP). This step-by-step, comprehensive plan ensures the manufacture of components that meet your programme requirements.](https://additure.co.uk/feasibility-and-planning) ### [![Toolbox](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/Toolbox.svg) Toolbox Explore our two primary technologies: Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM).](https://additure.co.uk/additive-manufacturing-technologies) ### [![CNC](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/CNC.svg) Post-Processing Understand how we approach this crucial stage, and learn why post-processing is vital for metal additive manufacturing.](https://additure.co.uk/post-processing) ### [![file-tick](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/file-tick.svg) Inspection Proper inspection is critical to ensure that the requirements as laid out during pre-build planning have been met. For metal AM parts, this is never just geometrical inspection; all aspects of material testing and component validation can be accommodated.](https://additure.co.uk/inspection) [![Additure-logo-white](https://additure.co.uk/hubfs/Additure-logo-white.svg)](https://additure.co.uk) - [Call: +44 (0) 1772 288544](tel:+44%20(0)%201772%20288544) - [Email: solution@additure.co.uk](mailto:solution@additure.co.uk) We’re on a mission to simplify additive manufacturing. We work with Europe’s leading engineers and technologies to produce the part you need with the processes it requires. 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