Inventing the Future of Additive Manufacturing
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tomorrow´s proficient
We research
into all vertical and horizontal elements of the Additive Manufacturing process chain
We support
you in mastering your fundamental Additive Manufacturing challenges
Our Mission
Viable Solutions for Tomorrow’s Industry!
Additive Manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, uses computer-aided design to build objects layer by layer, thereby processing metal, polymer or ceramic materials. This contrasts with traditional manufacturing, which cuts, drills, and grinds away unwanted excess from a solid piece of material.
We are experts in answering basic and application-specific questions related to Additive Manufacturing (AM) as well as product and production digitalization. Our goal: to permanently strengthen and advance the developing and the manufacturing industry. For this reason, we research and develop viable solutions for a sustainable implementation of Additive Manufacturing (AM) in the process chains of a wide range of industries. To this end, we consider all horizontal and vertical elements of the AM process chain as well as interfaces in between: from digitalization and production networking to materials and manufacturing to post-processing and quality assurance.
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Federal Voluteer Service at DAP: Interview with Annika Jongen
interview Annika's Journey with the DAP during her Federal Volunteer Service Meet Annika Jongen, who embarked on a journey with us as part of her Federal Volunteer Service. Over the span of four months, she was part of our team, gaining unique insights into our...
#iamDAP: Sabine Fröhlich
The Faces beyond Our Research #IamDAP: Sabine Fröhlich Sabine joined the DAP in 2020 to help building our metallographic and analytical laboratory. Leading the Metallography department, Sabine coordinates the functioning of the laboratory as well as the training of...
#iamDAP: Carsten Putz
The Faces beyond Our Research #IamDAP: Carsten Putz Carsten studied mechanical engineering at RWTH and has been part of the Digital Product Group at DAP since January 2021. Already as a student, he was passionate about cars and e-mobility, and recognized the potential...
DAP Best Practice Magazine Vol. 2: Inventing the Future of Medical Technology
DAP Best-Practice Magazine, vol.2 Inventing the Future of Medical Technology How the DAP Chair and Meotec are inventing the future of medical technology, developing patient-specific resorbable implants with innovative designs and new material compositions....
The Implant of the Future: Production of Resorbable patient-specific Implants using LPBF
Press release, MArch 7th 2023 The Implant of the Future: Production of Resorbable patient-specific Implants using LPBF As part of the BioStruct project, the Aachen-based medical technology innovation ecosystem is researching the further development of patient-specific...
#IamDAP Henrik Kruse
the faces behind our research #IamDAP: Henrik Kruse Henrik is a materials scientist who joined the Digital Product group in March 2021. He has had a passion for metallic materials since his undergraduate studies at RWTH Aachen. He first encountered Additive...
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Our Research
Our chair has access to more than 3200 m2 of laboratory space for its AM research. More than 120 talented and motivated employees research on more than 25 systems for metal-based AM and 15 systems for polymer-based AM. From digitalization and production networking to materials and manufacturing to post-processing and quality assurance: Our equipment covers the entire AM process chain.
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Internships and BFD
Would you like to gain practical experience in a future-oriented environment? Explore Additive Manufacturing at our chair: for example, as part of your studies, a Federal Volunteer Service (BFD) or an apprenticeship!
This picture shows a component that was developed in one of our projects together with Kueppers Solutions GmbH.