Source | Additive Engineering Solutions (AES)
Additive Engineering Solutions (AES, Akron, Ohio, USA) supports the area of LFAM services (LARgeformat additive manufacturing), which specialize in 3D pressure solutions in industrial scale. The AES, founded in 2016, differs as a large global contract manufacturer, which offers extensive skills in both tools and on a large scale. The introduction of LFAM technology can reduce the schedule by up to 50% and the costs by 10-40% compared to more conventional 3D printing approaches.
This year AES presents some of its tool examples, including a fuel tank and a CNC mill. These LFAM tools are processed into global profile tolerances of ± 0.010 “. AES uses a variety of polymers, including ABS, PETG, PC, PLA and PEI, all of which are reinforced with carbon or glass fiber.
At the core of the AES sacrifice is the specialist knowledge in the design and manufacture of 3D printed tools and forms that deal with various industries such as aerospace, defense, general aviation, marine and space. This includes the layup (up to 400 ° F) and the tools for processing, education and assembly as well as even concrete tools. Apart from tooling, AES is characterized in the production of large-scale models, comprehensive engineering models, marketing displays and assembly check articles.
The company's sources of manufacture are underpinned by a variety of technologies with several LFAM printers, which are supplemented by equally large CNC mills. This combination enables comprehensive manufacturing services, from first 3D printing to precision processing. AES has also expanded its skills with the introduction of robot additive production systems, which enables the creation of more complex geometries and offers more flexibility in production.
AES is obliged to promote technological progress and application development in the additive manufacturing industry. The company prioritizes that it provides its customers meaningful, problematic solutions and focuses on efficiency, precision and ability to produce permanent, high -quality components. AES also has AS9100 certification of the quality management system and compliance with the nist cyber security standards, especially for its work in heavily regulated sectors such as aerospace and space travel.