Additive manufacturing: OTEC world leader in surface treatment

No manufacturing technology offers as much flexibility in design and production as additive manufacturing technologies. Topology optimization and functional integration in assemblies as well as individualized series production of components are among the main advantages. The particular challenges of 3D printing lie in the complexity and stability of the process, the automation and the structure of the additive surface itself. This includes the removal of support structures, as well as the reduction of waviness and micro-roughness.

For several years, the technology of Metal Binder Jetting, or binder injection on a powder bed, has experienced significant development. The process is now used by the biggest players in metal additive manufacturing (inconel, titanium, steel, etc.) or in plastic materials.

Established technologies such as centrifugal polishing and electropolishing processes represent solutions for surface finishing of additively manufactured parts. OTEC technologies via individualized or bulk processes fully meet the needs of the additive industry

The different additive manufacturing techniques: Powder sintering; Stereolithography; Molten thread deposit; Powder projection; Projection of drops; Stratodesign; Projection of binder on powder; ADAM: Atomic Diffusion Additive Manufacturing; Additive Fusion Technology; 4d printing; coldspray; Xolography

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