It's time to rethink what's possible in AM

AMTC 2021 Expands Dimensions of Value of Additive Manufacturing

Oerlikon Introduces New High Entropy Alloy to Replace Super Duplex Stainless Steels

Oerlikon delivers the 1 000th additively manufactured bicycle component to Urwahn

Oerlikon- Webinar: The powerhouse of innovation in Motorsports

Join our webinar on June 30, 14:00 CET, and learn more about the materials and surface solutions from Oerlikon and how they improve performance and increase the lifetime of your components in Motorsports.

Technical publication - AlCrFe2Ni2 High Entropy Alloy (LMD)

Together with several partners, Oerlikon AM is enabling a new family of cobalt-free High Entropy Alloys. AlCrFe2Ni2 has "great potential for the fabrication of parts, such as pump impeller blades" given its promising material properties. As these materials are developed for both casting and additive manufacturing methods, we expect this project to open the door for exciting new applications to come. Read the full paper on LMD processing here.

Technical Publication - AlCrFe2Ni2 High Entropy Alloy (L-PBF)

Processing of High Entropy Alloys (HEA) such as AlCrFe2Ni2 is a challenge made for AM. Our colleague and PhD candidate Dimitrios Vogiatzief collaborated with fellow researchers from Oerlikon AM, Fraunhofer ILT and Access e.V. to present this study on a material that can only be obtained with additive manufacturing. See the results of the full study here.

Additive Heat Exchangers

"This requires less material, resources and time, while simultaneously increasing efficiency. That’s why additive manufacturing is ideal for, among other things, for low-volume, intricate parts that consist of only as much material as their function requires,” says Ralph Merget, Vertical Lead Business Development Automotive, Industry & Tooling at Oerlikon AM. Read the full story here.

Technical Publications - Hastelloy X

Interested in using Ni-Alloy X for laser powder bed fusion components? Visit our Power Gen/ Energy page for links to two open access papers detailing recent improvements in this area.

IAV GmbH and Oerlikon AM additively manufactured heavy duty piston head

Designed by IAV GmbH, and produced by Oerlikon AM in Germany, this Ni-alloy 718 piston has successfully completed early testing on a one-cylinder fired test engine. Jochen Wagner, Business Development Manager Automotive Europe at Oerlikon AM showcases the part at Formnext 2019.

Got problems with AM surface quality?

Meet morQ, the measurement object for roughness Qualification. The morQ is a new generation test specimen developed to assess and optimize the AM value chain with a specific emphasis on surface quality and geometrical accuracy. Learn more about Oerlikon’s approach to surface engineering in AM, and download your morQ to get started.

The Test Quest

We recently spoke to NC State University's Tim Horn on how to affect quality control down to a single component level in AM. Validating that the most critical applications meet requirements in this case involves, "developing the materials, moving through qualifications and utilizing process monitoring, process control and post-build inspections.". Read the full interview here.

Free whitepaper with insights from MTC3 conference partners Oerlikon, TUM, GE Additive, Linde AG, McKinsey & Company, Siemens, and TÜV SÜD.

New opportunities for additive manufacturing (AM) are emerging in multiple applications. There are many reasons to be optimistic on this young technology.

Oerlikon and Hirtenberger Engineered Surfaces collaborate to accelerate industrialization of AM parts

Oerlikon AM and Hirtenberger began working together early this year to evaluate the Hirtisation Process, a post-processing technology for additive manufacturing that allows three-dimensional surface treatment, including the removal of support structures and automatization of the post-processing steps.

Oerlikon partners with United Launch Alliance to manufacture launch vehicle flight components

“We are very excited about this alliance, which allows us to manufacture a number of flight components for ULA,” said Dr. Sven Hicken, Head of Oerlikon’s Additive Manufacturing Business Unit. “ULA is a leader in using additive manufacturing to reduce production lead times and increase performance in launch vehicles. Vulcan Centaur will advance the use of AM in rockets, and we are looking forward to the launch in 2021.”

Oerlikon AM and Siemens collaborate to digitize additive manufacturing

The long-term objective is to create a digital factory in which Oerlikon AM can see the impact of change in any part of the process, from material selection to engineering design to printing and post-processing, and adapt accordingly.

Additive Manufacturing research: Experts at Oerlikon, Linde and TU Munich to develop high-strength lightweight aluminum-based alloy

The partners aim to develop new high-strength, lightweight aluminum-based alloys that can serve the safety and weight reduction needs of the aerospace and automotive industries.

3D Printing Media Network, MTC3 Interview with Dr. Sven Hicken

The Head of Oerlikon’s Additive Manufacturing Business Unit provides exclusive insights into the challenges and opportunities for the company’s AM services

Technical University of Munich, Oerlikon, GE Additive and Linde to establish additive manufacturing cluster in Bavaria

3D printing is changing the way we manufacture

Making Aerospace Innovations Fly

At Paris Air Show we showcased our latest solutions and announced our partnership with MT Aerospace AG, a subsidiary of the Bremen-based space company OHB SE, to help accelerate AM in the industry. Contact us to learn more about our integrated AM solutions for Aerospace.

Oerlikon celebrates opening of state-of-the-art R&D and production facility

Oerlikon, a global provider of surface solutions, equipment, advanced materials and materials processing, today inaugurates its USD 55 million Innovation Hub & Advanced Component Production facility in Huntersville as part of its ongoing US growth strategy. The facility will serve as a cornerstone of Oerlikon’s additive manufacturing business in the US.

See inside our US hub for AM innovation and advanced component manufacturing

Oerlikon AM offers a unique set of integrated expertise and services in the field of additive manufacturing along the entire value chain, from metal powder production to applications engineering, manufacturing, post-processing and quality inspection.

Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP)

Did you know that we offer combined heat treatment and HIP cycles to improve more than just material properties? We also see a faster production process as a key benefit to our Industrial AM customers. Questions? Contact us at am@oerlikon.com to learn more.

Fuller Moto's Futuristic 2029 Custom Motorcycle - Part 1 | Concept

Thanks to Fuller Moto and the project partners for choosing our metal AM solutions to help create this work of art! http://www.fullermoto.com

Fuller Moto's Futuristic 2029 Custom Motorcycle - Part 2 | Build and Reveal

Thanks to Fuller Moto and the project partners for choosing our metal AM solutions to help create this work of art! http://www.fullermoto.com

New online instant quoting for rapid prototyping

Simply upload your CAD file and select from available options to prepare for printing.

Elegance and functionality

Urban cycling, redesigned and redefined