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If you’re curious about additive manufacturing technology, let us show you how it works. --- [Skip to main content](https://additure.co.uk/additive-manufacturing-technologies#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 SERVICES # Toolbox #### We’re making future tech familiar. Additure takes cutting-edge Metal AM technologies and makes them realistic. Wherever you’re new to additive manufacturing, or you’re looking to scale your production, let us showcase our technologies. ## Manufacturing Capability ![NikonSLM-Solutions-SLM500](https://additure.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/NikonSLM-Solutions-SLM500.jpg?width=1200&height=800&name=NikonSLM-Solutions-SLM500.jpg) #### Nikon SLM® 500 **Key benefits:** - Quad 700W lasers improve build rates in certain scenarios - Large build volume enables us to produce larger components or manufacture multiple parts within one build - 280mm x 500mm x 365mm (x, y, z) build volume with consistent quality across the bed - In-line sieving ensures that the powder is kept within a controlled environment with no exposure to the atmosphere or contaminants ![Nikon-SLM-SLM280](https://additure.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Nikon-SLM-SLM280.jpg?width=1200&height=800&name=Nikon-SLM-SLM280.jpg) #### Nikon SLM® 280 Key benefits: - Delivers improved cost-per-part for smaller batch quantities and component sizes - Lower barrier for entry for product development - Dual lasers increase production speeds - 280mm x 280mm x 365mm (x, y, z) build volume - Flexible material choice ![GEFERTEC-Arc405](https://additure.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/GEFERTEC-Arc405.png?width=721&height=482&name=GEFERTEC-Arc405.png) #### GEFERTEC Arc405 Key benefits: - High deposition rates of material, providing part cost reduction - Flexibility of material printing - Gantry system allows robust programmable tool paths similar to machining inputs - Ability to produce reactive materials in an inert atmosphere - Welding heat source is robust, reducing variables ![OCM MPrint MPure-1](https://additure.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/OCM%20MPrint%20MPure-1.png?width=1917&height=1278&name=OCM%20MPrint%20MPure-1.png) #### One Click Metal MPrint Key benefits: - 150mm x 150mm x 150mm build volume - Lowest barrier of entry for LPBF - Perfect for small batching, and preliminary assessments - Suitable for a wide range of materials ## Post-Processing ![SFM-AT800-S](https://additure.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/SFM-AT800-S.webp?width=800&height=526&name=SFM-AT800-S.webp) #### Solukon SFM-AT800-S **Key benefits:** - Depowdering system for powder removal of laser-melted parts  - Sealed process chamber, with targeted vibration and automated two-axis rotation - Programmable rotation to remove powder from complex voids ![NA12065-2-1](https://additure.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/NA12065-2-1.png?width=1695&height=1130&name=NA12065-2-1.png) #### Nabertherm NA 120/65 Key benefits: - Maximum temperature of 650 °C - Temperature uniformity up to +/- 4 °C, aligned with DIN 17052-1 - Internal dimensions of 450mm x 650mm x 450mm (x, y, z) ![Rosler STD 1000 PS 2-1](https://additure.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Rosler%20STD%201000%20PS%202-1.png?width=693&height=462&name=Rosler%20STD%201000%20PS%202-1.png) #### Rosler STD 1000 PS Key benefits: - Blasting chamber dimensions 1000mm x 950mm x 585mm (x, y, z) - Useful for: cleaning, deburring, stress relieving, and creating matt or uniform surface finishes ![elma-x-trabasic-1200-300x252-3](https://additure.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/elma-x-trabasic-1200-300x252-3.jpeg?width=385&height=257&name=elma-x-trabasic-1200-300x252-3.jpeg) #### Elma Sonic x-tra Key benefits: - Ultrasonic cleaner for complex components - Multiple frequencies: 25 kHz for coarse and preliminary cleaning, and 45 kHz for fine cleaning - Temperature control up to 80 °C ## Videos: ![applications-LPBF](https://additure.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/applications-LPBF.png?width=1081&height=723&name=applications-LPBF.png) #### What are the Applications of LPBF? **Typical use-cases:** - Fluid transfer devices, like manifolds, valves and actuators - Heat exchangers - Medical implants - Lightweight components - Conformally cooled components Watch video ![applications-WAAM](https://additure.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/applications-WAAM.png?width=1081&height=723&name=applications-WAAM.png) #### What are the applications of WAAM? **Key benefits:** - Impellers and propellers - Turbine blades - Separators - Pressure vessels - Turbine blades and housings - Mold and Die Watch video × Your browser does not support the video tag. × Your browser does not support the video tag. ## Are metal AM technologies right for you? [Contact us](https://additure.co.uk/contact-us) For us, metal AM technologies are just another tool in the manufacturing toolbox. They’re the best choice for some situations, but not for others. And if we think another process is more appropriate for your use case, we’ll be the first to let you know.  Our goal is to work with you to find the best possible solution to deploy Metal AM and ensure the parts we produce work as intended. **Need to ask us a question about our technologies?** Get in touch with us today; we’ll be happy to help. ##### materials ### [Laser Powder Bed Fusion](https://additure.co.uk/additive-manufacturing-technologies#tab1) ### [Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM)](https://additure.co.uk/additive-manufacturing-technologies#tab2) If you’ve designed a part for LPBF, you can expect a limited, high-performance choice of materials. The industry’s portfolio of powders is expanding, but we’re still quite limited for choice when compared to conventional processes - especially when it comes to alloys. However, the alloys we have available are backed by significant academic and industrial research - the result is defect-free material (if processed correctly). WAAM utilises an electric arc as a heat source to melt metal wire onto a substrate, gradually building up a three-dimensional object. This process enables high deposition rates, reduced material waste, and the ability to produce large-scale components.  WAAM presents an opportunity to reduce lead times and inventory with like-for-like parts. The process attributes means it can replace castings producing near-net shape components for final machining efficiently. ##### Services ## Explore the next stage of the process #### Printing is just part of the Metal AM equation. Explore our post-processing capabilities, including depowdering, finishing and heat treatment. ### [![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).](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 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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