Additive Design and Manufacturing (ADaM)
As an independent series provider, we can realize parts with complex shapes and bionic structures. We develop, simulate, produce, and validate parts according to the highest automotive quality standards
In the Competence Center for Additive Design and Manufacturing (ADaM), we offer development and optimization of any structure from the concept phase to the finished product – both for samples and series applications. ​
Each additively manufactured part goes through three process steps:
Our Additive Engineering team conducts an in-depth analysis of customers’ requirements and desired materials to create a bionic design and optimize product structures.
The analysis results are passed along to the Additive Production center, where custom-fit reworking takes place based on individual requirements. At this stage, the surface finish is optimized using our comprehensive portfolio of technologies.
As the additive manufacturing process approaches its final steps, the finished products are put through a set of strict criteria in our Quality Management Center to ensure the highest quality standards are met.
If required, we can also perform a complete validation of the printed parts. Our activities go from CT-scan, vibration, humidity tests up to vibration or lifetime-tests, and everything in between.
Our ADaM is not just another ordinary printing service. We have pooled our extensive expertise and experience in order to offer the best solutions covering the entire lifecycle: from concept development, additive design, through start-up and ramp-up to validation and testing. One thing is certain: if required, each and every task carried out by ADaM can perfectly comply with automotive quality standards. With our ultra-modern technology park, we have realized a wide variety of product ideas in plastic and metal by adopting Stereolithography (SLA), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Digital Light Processing (DLP), and Vacuum Casting and Selective Laser Melting (SLM). These diverse set of technologies also paves the way to highly optimal development and production process.Â
ADaM Example Projects
Brake Caliper – Road Approved! Additive-made components, such as the brake caliper shown here, are in our additive manufacturing portfolio. The caliper passes through several manufacturing steps during production. First, a CAD model is created, which afterward is transferred into an STL input (CAD data) for the 3D printer. The caliper is additively manufactured by using the SLM process. ​[Link to Selective Laser Melting Box] ​Afterwards, the brake caliper shown was validated in our measurement laboratory and is the first additive Conti brake caliper with road approval.
Blister Trays – AdaM solutions for electronic transportation: Packaging for electronic components is particularly vulnerable during transport due to electrostatic discharge (ESD). The Karben Competence Center for Additive Manufacturing (ADaM) employs a new 3D-printing-based thermoforming process to produce blisters. [LINK TO INDUSTRIAL RADAR SENSOR PAGE] In order to assure product quality and delivery speed, our central electronic plant has already adopted blister trays for products like circuit boards, order systems, and packaging.
Classic Cars – ADaM solutions for the short supply of old-timer spare parts: With our 3D printing technologies, we have the capability to produce not only common car parts but also extremely rare ones. The dilemma of enhancing product quality or retaining original designs is also perfectly mediated using our ADaM technologies. As the quality of our additive manufacturing continues to improve with generally decreasing costs, this represents an economic alternative for conventional production in small quantities. All parts that are produced using this process meet the requirements in terms of absolute fidelity to the original specifications – both from a technical and a visual perspective.
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