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Precision mechanisms with embedded functions

Additive manufacturing can allow freedom in geometry that could mean new designs and extended capabilities for mechanisms. In particular, the drastic reduction of the assembly process and the possibility to build more complex 3D compliant structures with embedded functionalities.

Best Practice

Design of an additively manufactured hydraulic directional spool valve

In close collaboration with Wandfluh AG and inspire AG, we developed two sizes of an additively manufactured hydraulic spool valve which exploit the design freedom of the laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) process. Compared to the conventionally manufactured valve, the pressure drop was reduced by 60%.

Product

Versatile Nitinol

Superelasticity, shape memory and biocompatibility make nickel-titanium alloys a special material. Inspire is researching the processing of this class of alloys to develop innovative solutions for various applications including biomedical, aerospace and more.

Know-How

With additive components on the mountain

A hill climb race is the embodiment of precision, maximum performance, efficiency and utmost concentration. These values manifest themselves not only in the drivers, but above all in their racing vehicles. A single component can make a significant difference.

News

AMPA-Conference 2023

AMPA is a scientific conference covering all topics necessary to launch and establish an additively manufactured serial product on the market.

Service

Integration of piezoelectric elements

Novel integration method and successfully pre-stressed the piezo with a NiTi pre-stress element. This concept has high potential for macro and micro vibration damping due to the combination of NiTi and piezoelectric stack.

Events (9)

Medicine

Sep 13, 2023 2:20 PM - 2:30 PM | Halle 1

Personalisierte Fusseinlagen aus dem Multimaterial-3D-Drucker

Mobility

Sep 13, 2023 12:35 PM - 12:55 PM | Halle 1

Additiv gefertigte Bauteile in der Raumfahrt

Mechanical engineering, automation technology and robotics

Sep 13, 2023 10:25 AM - 10:40 AM | Halle 1

Innovative Showcases aus dem Bereich Maschinenbau

Sustainability

Sep 12, 2023 3:25 PM - 3:45 PM | Halle 1

Nachhaltiger fertigen

Part quality

Sep 12, 2023 2:05 PM - 2:15 PM | Halle 1

Unterstützung der Additiven Fertigung durch Simulation

New technologies

Sep 12, 2023 12:05 PM - 12:15 PM | Halle 1

Automatisierte Konstruktion für den 3D Druck: Potentiale und Fallbeispiele

Providers (9)

inspire AG

inspire is the Swiss innovation centre for additive manufacturing specifically focussing on SLS and SLM technologies. We perform basic and applied R+D along the whole process chain, and support industry in their development and for their successful use of AM.

Hall 1 / C 1081

Unlimital AG

Unlimital is a young company from Central Switzerland, which has its focus on the technology of selective laser melting. Unlimital AG acts as a specialist in the field of metallic 3D printing, its preparation, design, as well as post-processing.

Hall 1 / C 1081

OST – Ostschweizer Fachhochschule – Institut für Werkstofftechnik und Kunststoffverarbeitung (IWK)

IWK - the combination of science and practice for innovative solutions with modern materials, processes and multi-material technology

Hall 1 / B 1040

CSEM SA

Facing the challenges of our time

Hall 1 / C 1081

ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften, Additive Fertigung

Die School of Engineering der ZHAW als eine der grössten technischen Fachhochschulen der Schweiz bietet der Industrie eine Plattform „Additive Fertigung“, um sich mit den Veränderungen und Herausforderungen dieser Technologie auseinanderzusetzen.

Hall 1 / D 1125

AM Expo

The AM Expo is the only trade fair in Switzerland with an exclusive focus on additive manufacturing. Exhibitors along the entire length of the value-adding chain present application-oriented examples of how additive manufacturing can be put to profitable use today.

Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology

Empa is the interdisciplinary research institute of the ETH Domain for materials science and technology development. In the field of additive manufacturing (AM), we develop together with academic and industry partners new materials and processes.

Hall 1 / C 1081

IBAM - Innovation Booster Additive Manufacturing

The Innovation Booster «Additive Manufacturing» wants to unlock 3D printing potential for interested actors from industry, research and society: They can create, test and validate promising applications and product ideas with existing and new technologies and materials.

Hall 1 / C 1081

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW

Design, optimization, production, materials science and validation for AM

Hall 1 / C 1081