Additive manufacturing: the applications

Additive manufacturing (or 3D printing) covers a range of technology families that work by adding material in successive layers. IREPA LASER specialises in metal additive manufacturing by powder spraying (DED – Direct Energy Deposition), powder bed (SLM – Selective Laser Melting) or molten wire (WAAM – Wire Arc Manufacturing).

These technologies are recognised and used in many industrial sectors, particularly for manufacturing prototypes or complex parts, whether small or large. Many manufacturers keep a close eye on these new technologies, which represent a major source of innovation and competitiveness. IREPA LASER takes stock with you of these new technologies and how they are used.

3D printing: applications in every industrial sector

3D printing is booming and gaining ground in many sectors. It is increasingly used in sectors such as medical (custom dental prostheses, orthopaedic prostheses, …), aeronautics (exchangers, fluidics, brackets, repair), automotive (tyre injection moulds, trim, brackets, F1, injection moulds, replacement parts, spare parts, …), energy (complex heat exchangers, …), space (weight savings with lattice structures) and luxury goods (ultra-personalisation, bespoke, ….), for example.

Additive manufacturing is also used for printing organic tissue (medicine), architecture (to design models or even structures such as buildings or bridges), art, and the manufacture of jewellery, clothing, …

Are you looking for an additive manufacturing specialist for your project? Call on the experts at IREPA LASER.