The study provides a state-of-the-art overview of tool steel processing using AM technologies. Overall, 8 different tool steels and 18 process and material combinations are studied.

In this study, AMPOWER presents an objective and independent analysis beyond the current AMPOWER Report data. By analyzing nine material groups in seven industries, AMPOWER shows how decreasing production costs can increase the potential metal AM market.

AMPOWER challenges the maturity of AM Photopolymer technologies and benchmarks several systems in terms of material properties, productivity, economical and sustainability aspects.

Out of the 20 different metal AM technologies AMPOWER categorizes today, vendors of half a dozen technologies have introduced processing of copper and another half a dozen researches the use. AMPOWER assessed the maturity, productivity and cost structure.

Processing of composite materials is a fast growing field within the field of Additive Manufacturing. Today, more than 19 companies develop technology to offer solutions that enable 3D printed components made from composite materials and continuous fibers.

AMPOWER conducted a market study on actual costs in Additive Manufacturing to provide an overview on the status quo and to answer several key questions. Firstly, how much does AM cost internally and externally today, how will these costs develop in the future?

AMPOWER performed a detailed study on surface finishing processes of metal AM parts. The study included research on surface finishing processes, their advantages, use cases and details on the cost structure. In total, 10 different processes that allow (semi-)automatic surface finishing were tested empirically using LB-PBF specimens and 4 different alloys: AlSi10Mg, Ti-6Al-4V, 316L and nickel-based 718.

To advance the knowledge on HIP treatments for AM parts, while enhancing AM specific material properties, AMPOWER investigates and optimizes HIP cycles for LB-, EB-PBF and BJT in this study.

AMPOWER performed a detailed study on surface finishing processes of metal AM parts. The study included research on surface finishing processes, their advantages, use cases and details on the cost structure. In total, 10 different processes that allow (semi-)automatic surface finishing were tested empirically using LB-PBF specimens and 4 different alloys: AlSi10Mg, Ti-6Al-4V, 316L and nickel-based 718.