In-process monitoring of metal AM parts for commercial aviation: from confidence to evidence
We are thrilled to announce that AMiquam has been featured in the latest report by industry experts Donald G Godfrey and Fernando Lartategui, focusing on acceptance of in-process monitoring for metal additive manufacturing (AM) in commercial aviation. This acknowledgment underscores our relentless dedication to pioneering innovation and maintaining excellence within the industry. One statement from the report summarizes…
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Machine learning applied to Eddy Current data collected during LPBF manufacturing
In the frame of a partnership with the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO), a paper has been recently published on the application of machine learning to detect process degradation during the LPBF process monitored with Eddy Current sensors. The empirical approach is achieved by setting up a trained AI algorithm for…
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AMiquam mentioned in an important report about AM in aviation
AMiquam solutions are recognised as a possible route to strengthen certification of part using in situ inspections.
AMiquam contribution to the EPIC Online Technology Meeting
Earlier this year, we have been invited to present our technology at the EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Additive Manufacturing. EPIC (European Photonics Industry Consortium) is the world leading industry association that promotes the sustainable development of organizations working in the field of photonics in Europe. EPIC represents over 800 companies and fosters a vibrant…
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Funding granted for the Swiss participation to the WAND EUREKA project
We are glad to share that Innosuisse approved our application for the participation to the EUREKA WAND project aimed at reaching near-zero defect production in plastic injection moulding. The WAND project will deliver a platform that will process different data sources and use data-driven prediction and optimization technologies to increase equipment productivity and mould lifetime.…
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Full build plate inspection: done !
Our scanner AMiquam W2NDT is able to perform a full build plate inspection, layer by layer. Opening a new dimension in metal LPBF !
The press about us
Excellent summary about how AMiquam can improve your machine. We could not say any better ! Thanks Arnaud Vacherand, Jean Louis Facila and Georg Fischer !
AMiquam in TRUMPF TruPrint 1000
The TruPrint 1000 laser printer by TRUMPF is a very popular machine thanks to its efficiency and compactness. We are proud to share the very elegant design shown below that takes advantage of the recoater design to accommodate the AMiquam module and sensors. We are looking forward to see the first data collected at TU…
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FAA-EASA workshop
Last week, I had the chance to participate to the on-invitation EASA-FAA workshop, gathering regulatory authorities and the industry to exchange about additive manufacturing. My personal take away from the excellent meeting about in-situ monitoring: 🥉 Impressive how the industry is now able to deliver critical parts for aviation using metal additive manufacturing ! 🎯 Cost reduction…
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HEU grant awarded to DILAPRO
Proud to share that our project Digital Laser Production “DILAPRO” has been granted by the EU Horizon Program. DILAPRO was submitted to the High-precision/complex product manufacturing call aiming at transforming the manufacturing industry to make it fit for the (many) future challenges. It is a huge relief to be granted a HEU project, considering the…
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ICAM2023 – AMiquam invited to present its latest results at the Conference !
We are elated to share our invitation to the renowned ASTM International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing (ASTM ICAM 2023) happening from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3, 2023, at the iconic Hyatt Regency – Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
WAND project awarded the Smart Advanced Manufacturing label
We are proud to announce that the WAND project has received the Smart Label from the SMART EUREKA CLUSTER! Thanks to our partners Tekkan, Rotorbit, University of Gävle, Cavity Eye, and Rossaker. We are thrilled to extend our expertise in advanced manufacturing and control to the maintenance of moulds together with these great organisations. Great…
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AMiquam to contribute to a new ASTM/ISO standard
Great week spent at Penn State with my additive manufacturing colleagues working on standards and AM adoption within the ASTM F42 and ISO TC261 committees. And thrilled to start contributing to a new standard about in process part inspection !Plus I had the chance to visit the excellent CIMP-3d AM center of Penn State, a…
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The measurements you need for your Installation Qualification (IQ)
The IQ is the first step in the qualification of a manufacturing process. For a metal LPBF process, this means that the machine must undergo several tests before being used in production. They aim at demonstrating that the machine matches the expected performance which is specified jointly by the machine OEM and the customer.
Data Fusion – Eddy Current and Camera images
AMiquam releases a new Data Fusion solution for metal AM, merging AMiquam electromagnetic imaging and off-axis optical imaging (present in every machine). Combining ground truth and coverage, a new dimension for quality management of the metal AM process. Ready to create machine learning data sets for AI with your data, improving compliance and simplifying qualification. Many thanks to our partner Eric Baustert from Volum-e for letting us share the data.
AMiquam product supporting LPBF process qualification
Installation, Operation, and Performance Qualification are core components of the quality system of any company producing parts by means of Laser Powder Bed Fusion. A new technical specification has been issued by ISO and ASTM with recommendations on how to implement them. An inspirational statement provided in this document and motivating the qualifications efforts is…
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Releasing installation kits for in-situ monitoring in SLM Solutions machines
We just finalized the AMiquam integration kit for SLM Solutions 125 and 280 machines, to be delivered to our customer at the occasion of Formnext 2022. The smart design enables a precise positioning of the probes while making sure that the system has no detrimental impact on the machine performance. SLM 280 module The SLM…
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GFMS to present AMiquam technology into the DMP Flex 350
GFMS just announced that AMiquam in-situ quality control technology will be presented in a DMP Flex 350 machine at Formnext 22 to start tomorrow. More details in the press release published today. We are proud to celebrate this big step towards AM machines that will fabricate and certify parts at once, saving huge postprocessing costs…
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REN400: One more machine instrumented
A Renishaw machine has been instrumented in collaboration with IDEKO. Opportunity for this organisation to validate the system in the frame of demanding fabrications in stainless steel. Various defects have been designed. All of them have been detected by the system.