Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacture (AM), often referred to as 3D-Printing, is a process of building up parts or tools layer by layer. There are a range of processes and different materials that can be deposited to ‘print’. The technology to allow automated building by AM evolved from the 1980’s through the 1990’s providing laser cured and laser sintered parts which were used as prototypes to check form and fit, at that time known under the collective term ‘Rapid Prototyping’. The modern derivation of this technology is a family of processes accurately creating solid objects from source material in liquid, powder, molten, and solidified form.
Additive Manufacturing Suppliers
Browse the GTMA members below providing Additive Manufacturing services and products, view their profiles for more information and to contact the company directly:
Protolabs
- ShropshireWho is Protolabs? We are a quick-turn manufacturer that helps product development teams minimise design risk, accelerate time to market and reduce production costs. We do this through rapid production…
Tri Tech 3D Printing
- StaffordshireTri-Tech 3D is the UK’s leading expert in 3D printing. We offer the complete range of Stratasys Polyjet, FDM, SL & SAF 3D printing technologies, as well as resellers for…
Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies
- LeicestershireWorld-Class Additive Manufacturing Solutions for Your Business At Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies Global, we’re reshaping manufacturing by combining industrial 3D printing, known as additive manufacturing (or AM), with traditional machining in…
ABR (Specialist Welding) Ltd
- West MidlandsWidely acknowledged as market leaders in our field, the name ABR has been synonymous with the precision welding of plastic injection, pressure die casting and press tools for over 40…
Pentagon Plastics Group
- West SussexPentagon Plastics provides extensive services to plastic injection moulders as your centre of excellence for mould tool servicing, repair, modification, pre-production development and production mould tools. Through our generous machine…
Renishaw Plc
- GloucestershireOur Metrology products help manufacturers to maximise production output, significantly reduce the time taken to produce and inspect components, and keep their machines running reliably. In the fields of industrial…
Tekniplaz Limited
- NottinghamshireTekniplaz is your product development, toolmaking and precision engineering partner. Many factors have to come together to produce parts which are world class in their quality and commercially viable: High-calibre…
OGM
- OxfordshireAt OGM, we manufacture the highest quality plastic injection moulded parts and assemblies, using advanced injection moulding, automation and 3D printing technologies. We have the expertise and skills to help…
FRP
- CambridgeshireBusiness Overview:FRP is a UK-based leader in manufacturing and assembly solutions, offering rapid, value-added services tailored to various industries. Established in 2001, FRP supports sectors such as e-mobility, automotive, delivery,…
Rutland Plastics
- LeicestershireRutland Plastics has been in the plastics business for over 65 years. We certainly look different today from when the company first started out injection moulding back in 1956. We…
DaceCrown Ltd
- West MidlandsAbout Dacecrown Taking over on October 1st 2023 Jake and Tom looking to embark on an exciting story together to build on the already founded success of Dacecrown, taking in traditional…
REM Systems Ltd
- WorcestershireREM Systems – Your Expert Partner for Complete Manufacturing Solutions At REM Systems, we specialise in providing customised, modular solutions for workpiece clamping, presetting, measuring, automatic loading, and data transfer.…
Central Scanning
- WorcestershireCentral Scanning Ltd was formed in 2006, when Director Nick Godfrey spotted a gap in the market for a UK company that provided 3D Scanning. From tooth-sized objects to complete…
Apex Additive Technologies
- GwentAt Apex Additive Technologies, we believe that strong partnerships across the supply chain are crucial for driving innovation and operational excellence. By building meaningful relationships with equipment and software OEMs,…
Morson Projects
- Greater ManchesterMorson Projects are a reputable multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with over 40 years’ experience across the UK and overseas.Their highly qualified engineering teams deliver capability and experience across numerous engineering disciplines,…
Additive Manufacturing Elements
The common elements to all the Additive Manufacturing processes is the data processing steps taking a 3-dimensional computer model then layer-by-layer building a solid form without human intervention. Most processes use powder source material which is laser sintered in thin layers, each layer adhering to the previous one. The range of materials available to Additive Manufacturing is continuously expanding. Although the most commonly used ‘desktop’ or ‘3D-print’ materials are polymers, other materials include metals and ceramics.
What are some applications of AM?
AM is used for building tooling and fixtures, prototyping, design validation, and production of low-volume end-use parts.
What are the benefits of AM?
Additive manufacturing has many benefits over traditional manufacturing methods, including reduced waste, faster production, and the ability to create custom parts.
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