Small series & digital spare parts management

In contrast to conventional production methods, economies of scale do not apply to additive manufacturing. This means the cost per unit is not dependent on the number of units, which makes cost-effective small series possible. In turn, this opens up new applications such as digital spare parts management. Spare parts are stored digitally and produced individually when required. This focus topic presents interesting examples of small series.

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Service

Engineering for die casting

Do you need support in the realization of a complex casting project? As an experienced provider in small and medium series, we will be happy to advise you and successfully implement your project together with you.

AM Expo 2020

Know-How

When should you check die casting as an option?

This article shows you the main differences between die casting and other technologies for the production of components. You will also find out in what situation this form of production is worthwhile and when it becomes financially viable.

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Additive Manufacturing in use at 400m depth

With increasing depth, large forces act on the tubes of a geothermal probe. In order to be able to cope with these forces at the lowest point over decades, Jansen relies on additive reinforcing sleeves and saves 70% of the original production costs.

AM Expo 2020

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Bobbins series of 4000

In order to establish a more flexible supply chain and shorter time to market, KUK Electronic AC produces a part of its bobbin series with selective laser sintering.

AM Expo 2019

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Gear for tram terminal station displays

With the sintered gear, the display of terminal stations within trams can be repaired. In light boxes, the gear transports the film with each terminal station name.

AM Expo 2016

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Improved bayonet mount

The new design of the bayonet mount enables an easy mounting combined with very small size. The part can only be produced additively.

AM Expo 2019

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Lightweight parts for the chairless-chair

Load-bearing structure for a exoskeleton

AM Expo 2018

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3D scan safe high security key

StealthKey by UrbanAlps is the mechanical answer to unauthorized 3D scanning and printing of mechanical key.

AM Expo 2019

Events (1)

Event

Jan 21, 2020 - Jan 23, 2020

Swiss Plastics Expo 2020

Providers (7)

BSF Bünter AG

Limitless possibilities thanks to Additive Manufacturing in combination with mechanical post processing!

Heerbrugg, Switzerland

prodartis AG

prodartis AG produces your plastic parts additively with the two technologies Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) in a high quality close to injection moulding.

Appenzell, Switzerland

Ecoparts AG

Service provider in the field of additive manufacturing metal since 2006

Hinwil, Switzerland

Faigle 3D

With our solutions, companies can quickly enter the third dimension. Our range includes 3D printers, from entry-level models to professional production printers, 3D scanners, 3D software, and printing services.

Zürich, Switzerland

Sidrag AG

Aluminium, zinc and magnesium die-casting specialized in small and medium series of visible and structural components with high quality requirements.

Baar, Switzerland

AM Expo

The AM Expo is the only trade fair in Switzerland with an exclusive focus on additive manufacturing. Exhibitors along the entire length of the value-adding chain present application-oriented examples of how additive manufacturing can be put to profitable use today.

Luzern, Switzerland

ProtoShape 3D-Printing AG

ProtoShape is your ISO 9001 certified partner and Swiss pioneer in additive manufacturing with metal. We are specialized in the processing of aluminium, Inconel and titanium. Using selective laser melting, we produce individual parts, functional prototypes and serial production parts.

Neuenegg, Switzerland