Additive manufacturing is no longer limited to rapid prototyping. Today, it is a viable production method for high-performance components that were previously impossible to manufacture using subtractive methods.
Topology Optimization and Lattice Structures
One of the greatest strengths of additive manufacturing is the ability to create complex internal lattice structures. These structures provide incredible strength-to-weight ratios, allowing for aerospace components that are significantly lighter yet just as robust as their solid counterparts.
Material Innovation
We are now working with high-performance alloys, including titanium and Inconel, optimized specifically for laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). Understanding the grain structure and thermal history of these parts is critical to ensuring they meet the stringent requirements of the aerospace and medical industries.
At Edelweis, we integrate additive material science into the design process from day one, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in modern metal fabrication.