GE acquired company AvioAero has been using Maaterialise Stermics System since at least 2013. Future versions of the software will have an integrated version of PrintRite3D INSEPCT per recent press release by Sigma Labs. The fact that there is a connection between Avio, GE, Materialise and Sigma Labs goes to show that the current relationships with big players like GE and now Materialise are putting Sigma Labs at the forefront of the additive manufacturing revelution along with the big dogs. Very promising to see.
On September 20, 2013, AvioAero was so kind to open the door of its brand new AM facility in Cameri, Italy for our partners. It was a great opportunity to discover how advanced AM process control and automation can enable AM production for aerospace companies to meet the quality and traceability standards of traditional manufacturing. We had the chance to tour the impressive, new AvioAero facility and see how software can streamline the entire AM process, across different departments and multiple locations (from design to post-processing).
With over 60 industry experts from around the globe in attendance, the event was a true success. It was interesting to be able to converse with experts from AvioAero, Materialise and industry leaders from across Europe.
A warm thank you to our partners at AvioAero for hosting this event, making time for us in these busy days of getting their new facility up and running and the trust that they have put in us as their strategic software partner.
Materialise’s Streamics system as a key element for AM process control & automation at the AvioAero plant in Cameri.
The moment of moving to the new AM facility in Cameri was seen as a good timing for optimizing the AM process and related AM process control. To prepare this changeover, the Materialise consultant team has been actively interacting with the AvioAero project stakeholders to obtain the optimal configuration of Streamics and its modules.
Materialise’s secure Streamics AM backbone system was selected by AvioAero because it fulfills in a unique way the AM process control, process standardization, process automation & process traceability requirements of the high demanding AM aeronautics manufacturing standards at AvioAero. The roll-out of Streamics at the Cameri facility is in his last phases now, including a tight integration between Streamics and the AM machines at AvioAero.
Materialise is a trusted partner for metal machine manufacturers and offers an extensive portfolio of products and services for Metal Additive Manufacturing customers worldwide.
About AvioAero
The foundations of AvioProp, were laid in 2004 with the aim of providing innovative solutions in additive technology manufacturing processes for titanium, aluminum, cobalt base and stainless steel materials. It was the first Italian plant for titanium alloys via the EBM technology. AvioProp soon became an important reference in biomedical and aerospace sectors to innovate products and process, developing a range of revolutionary metal powders specifically for their customers. This enabled their customers to take the step from rapid prototyping to rapid manufacturing, whilst ensuring quality, traceability and control requirements expected from demanding aerospace and medical component manufacturers.
In August 2013, GE Aviation, has completed the acquisition of AvioAero (including AvioProp). AvioAero will act as the center of excellence for the entire General Electric Group in mechanical transmissions and low-pressure turbines. Avio Aero will retain headquarters in Turin, Italy. The acquisition furthers GE's participation and expertise in the areas of mechanical transmission systems, low-pressure turbines, combustion technology, and automation systems.
Sigma Labs, Inc. Signs An Agreement With Materialise NV To Integrate Sigma Labs' PrintRite3D® Quality Inspection Technology Into 3D Printing Software
PR Newswire Sigma Labs, Inc. April 22, 2014 10:00 AM
SANTA FE, N.M., April 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Sigma Labs, Inc. (SGLB), a developer of advanced, real-time, non-destructive quality inspection systems for 3D metal printing and other advanced manufacturing technologies, today announced it has signed a Technology Cooperation Agreement with Materialise NV of Leuven Belgium. The agreement sets forth the parties' intent to collaborate technically and commercially in the integration, production and marketing of PrintRite3D® software-related products for metal-based additive manufacturing.
Mark Cola, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sigma Labs, Inc. stated that, "We remain focused on the three problems that are in part slowing the growth of the additive manufacturing market for metal-based, performance-critical parts, namely: quality, geometry, and productivity. To address the quality issues we continue to be successful in implementing our PrintRite3D® product with major North American aerospace customers. By further integrating our PrintRite3D® software technology with Materialise's additive manufacturing software, we believe that we will reach the broader additive manufacturing market sooner and be able to assist a larger number of AM users with achieving their in-process inspection needs more quickly. A software package for additive manufacturing which incorporates our PrintRite3D® in-process inspection technology enables users to more quickly achieve rapid qualification with greater process reliability without having to wait until the end of the manufacturing process. This would save users money by eliminating expensive post-process inspection technologies."
Karel Brans, Strategic Partnership Manager of Materialise, added that, "Materialise has a long and distinguished history of innovation in the field of software for additive manufacturing (AM). Materialise offers solutions for every step of the AM process. This set of solutions form a platform for 3D Printing, which enables the importation of data from different sources and applications and connection of this data to the wide range of technologies and 3D printers. With Streamics automation and control system, the platform also supports the workflow in an AM environment, automating several steps along the way and assuring quality and traceability. It is intended to be an open platform that can link to innovative tools and technologies that complement the Materialise portfolio. Linking the Sigma Labs PrintRite3D® product to our software platform enables our mutual users to benefit from this valuable technology from within their trusted Materialise environment. We are pleased to work with Sigma Labs to help bring this quality inspection software technology to market."
About Sigma Labs, Inc.
Sigma Labs, Inc., through its wholly-owned subsidiary B6 Sigma, Inc., develops and engineers advanced, real-time, non-destructive quality inspection systems for commercial firms worldwide seeking productive solutions for 3D metal printing and other advanced manufacturing technologies. For more information please visit us at www.sigmalabsinc.com.
About Materialise
With its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium, and branches worldwide, Materialise has been playing an active role in the field of Additive Manufacturing (AM) since 1990. In addition to having the largest single-site capacity of AM equipment in Europe, Materialise also enjoys a stellar reputation as a provider of innovative software solutions. They have used their experience and expertise to create a better and healthier world through their involvement in AM for industrial and medical applications, and by providing bio-medical and clinical solutions such as medical image processing and surgical simulations. Materialise has developed unique solutions that make a world of difference for its many customers with their prototyping, production, and medical needs. These customers range from large companies in the automotive, consumer electronics, and consumables sectors; to famous hospitals, research institutes, and clinicians; to individual consumers interested in bringing their own unique creations to life through i.materialise or who want to purchase a celebrated .MGX design. For more information please visit: www.materialise.com.
