Böllinger Group: optimized support structures for efficient metal additive manufacturing

BOLLINGER GROUP E-stage for metal support

Summary

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Challenge

  • High material waste, costly post-processing, and long lead times for metal 3D printing, particularly for large and complex components.
  • Limitations of conventional support structure generation, requiring specialist personnel, extensive experience, and multiple iterations.
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Solution

Easy creation of light weighted and easy removable supports.

 

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Value

  • 60% less support material
  • 50% shorter data preparation time
  • Significant reduction in post-processing
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Products & Services

Materialise Magics + E-stage for metal+

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