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Sigma Labs and Additive Industries Want to Make Metal 3D Printing Better

Advanced quality inspection process developer Sigma Labs has signed a technology cooperation agreement with 3D printing equipment manufacturer Additive Industries. Sigma Labs is the latest additive manufacturing development company to join Additive Industries in its “AddLab” shared resources technology laboratory.

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Santa Fe, New Mexico’s Sigma Labs is a leading developer of high tech, in-process, non-destructive quality inspection processes for metal-based additive manufacturing companies. Its line of advanced PrintRight3D software can reduce machining time, post-processing and help prevent misprints and the production of faulty parts.

“Teaming with Additive Industries will bring Sigma Labs closer to other companies working towards the goal of improved, reliable, high-volume additive manufacturing,” President and Chief Executive Officer of Sigma Labs Mark Cola explained. “The technology agreement serves to increase collaboration around shared objectives in the 3D printing space, and our PrintRite3D quality assurance software will be tested with equipment currently being developed by Additive Industries. We look forward to working hand-in-hand with them to continue advancing the 3D printing revolution.”

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The privately held manufacturer of 3D printing technology Additive Industries BV is one of the leading developers of next generation additive manufacturing solutions and processes. The Dutch company works closely with several of the 3D printing industry’s top innovators to improve existing and develop new materials, technology and applications.

“Cooperating with Sigma Labs allows Additive Industries to improve the predictability of the 3D print process, which is critical to advanced applications in markets like aerospace, medical technology, and high-tech equipment,” CEO of Additive Industries Daan Kersten added.

This year has seen metal 3D printing evolve from expensive, specialty manufacturing process to an important and necessary part of the development of new and cutting edge components for the aerospace, defence, medical and automotive industries. This agreement is evidence that the evolution of metal 3D printing will continue to develop, and now with these two powerhouse companies teaming up, faster than ever.