AMPOWERTool steel
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.
Market and Technology Studies
Your decision making in Additive Manufacturing should be based sound market and technology analysis and insights into future trends. However, the fast-moving AM market with its leaps in innovation is challenging to oversee. Therefore, AMPOWER offers you unique insights, analysis and expert evaluation into the latest developments and upcoming trends. Our market and technology studies enable you to keep pace with this highly dynamic environment.
Market and Technology Studies
Overview of ongoing and completed studies
AMPOWERAddressable Market Metal AM
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.
Advancements in Photopolymer AM
AMPOWER challenges the maturity of AM Photopolymer technologies and benchmarks several systems in terms of material properties, productivity, economical and sustainability aspects.
AMPOWERCopper Additive Manufacturing
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.
AMPOWERComposite Additive Manufacturing
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.
AMPOWERCost of Additive Manufacturing
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?
AMPOWERDirect Energy Deposition
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.
AMPOWERHot Isostatic Pressing Of Titanium AM Parts
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.
AMPOWERSurface Finish
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.
AMPOWERSinter-based technologies
In this study, AMPOWER presents an objective and independent view on the current capabilities of sinter-based AM technologies compared with LB-PBF and metal injection molding (MIM). By analyzing over 50 specimens from 9 different system suppliers, AMPOWER is revealing the characteristics of the different technologies.
More about our studies
How does AMPOWER conduct studies?
Market analysis and market research
Additive Manufacturing market expertise
The Additive Manufacturing landscape is characterized by a complex and rapidly changing market environment. To make the right decisions, it is necessary to know the market and its players and understand the ongoing trends. How big is the market for your products and services? Which verticals have the largest potential for you and what should you focus on? How do your competitors compare to you? Which technology should I focus on and how do I position myself for the future? We help you to answer these questions through unique market knowledge, databases and technology insights.
Our market analysis and research will focus on your specific challenge. We use relevant market data from primary and secondary sources to provide you with sound analysis and guidance.
Technology studies and assessment
Latest technology trends and developments
Leaps in innovation and continuous developments along the entire process chain are shaping today’s Additive Manufacturing landscape. The resulting complexity and ever-changing status quo make it difficult for users and investors to align the offered technologies with their needs. Look behind the supplier’s marketing promises and stay up to date with our technology studies.
As part of our technology studies, we empirically investigate current challenges and trends in the field of Additive Manufacturing. The result provides you with a comprehensive view on the technology principle and its actual performance as well as the technology’s cost-effectiveness and our overall expert evaluation. This includes, for example, the analysis of the process chain and assessment of the development potential, creation of cost models for economic evaluation and recommendations for actions.
