Understand the application
We start with loads, interfaces, operating conditions, tolerances, volumes, cost and lead-time priorities. Together, we agree the requirements and the business objective.
Application engineering
Better applications. Not just different manufacturing.
Your equipment knowledge, our additive manufacturing expertise. Rethink the part, develop the design and build a credible technical and commercial case.
The challenge
Make the application earn its place.
A conventional design is rarely the best starting point for additive manufacturing. Changing the production process alone can add cost without adding value. The opportunity is to rethink the part around the performance your equipment needs.
How we work alongside you
From understanding
to a workable approach.
Scope and priorities are agreed around your application and organization. Not every project needs every step.
Develop the right design
Application selection, design for additive manufacturing, part consolidation and material/process selection work together. Simulation and design reviews help guide decisions before committing to production.
Build evidence for the decision
Prototypes and application-appropriate testing support the technical case. We evaluate manufacturing feasibility and economics, documenting what has been demonstrated and what still needs qualification.
Connect design to manufacturing
We translate the design into manufacturing and inspection requirements, working with suitable capabilities in our network. Production release remains a deliberate, agreed step.
What we work toward
A useful outcome.
A clear next decision.
The precise deliverables, responsibilities and acceptance criteria are defined in your project proposal.
- Agreed application requirements
- Design and engineering rationale for additive manufacturing
- Technical and economic evaluation
- A clear route to testing, qualification and supply
Connected expertise
The application does not stop
at a service boundary.
Engineering, manufacturing and competence development reinforce each other. We help connect the decisions so you can move forward with clarity.
Technical questions, practical answers
Make your next decision
with confidence.
Understand the engineering considerations before committing to a design, process or production route.
Do we need to redesign the part before approaching you?
No. Bring the current component and the problem you want to solve. Application engineering starts by clarifying function, loads, interfaces and business priorities, then assessing whether redesign and a different manufacturing route can add value. Keeping the existing geometry is one option to compare, not an assumption.
How do you select a material and printing process?
Assess operating temperature, loads, fatigue, corrosion, wear, cleanliness and required documentation alongside geometry and volumes. Evaluate the material in its relevant printed and post-processed condition. Material choice, build orientation, finishing and inspection should form one manufacturing plan rather than separate purchasing decisions.
Is engineering simulation enough to release a component?
Simulation helps compare concepts and identify risks, but its value depends on the material data, boundary conditions and model assumptions. Agree appropriate physical testing and inspection for critical functions. The project should distinguish predicted performance, demonstrated performance and any remaining production-release requirements.
What helps scope an application engineering project?
Provide the drawing or model, mating interfaces, load cases, operating environment, quantities and the current cost or performance baseline. Identify non-negotiable requirements and what can change. This supports a proposal with defined deliverables, validation needs and a clear next decision.