Use Cases & Whitepapers
We Support our Customers’ Innovation in Industrial AM
At Forward AM, we live the ambition to drive the industrialisation of additive manufacturing. In order to support our customers, we have developed a full range of case studies and white papers.[expander_maker id=”1″ more=”Read more” less=”Read less”]We tailor solutions to meet specific needs and offer end-to-end-solutions along each step of the supply chain – from the very first design idea through to the finished product.[/expander_maker]
At Forward AM, we live the ambition to drive the industrialisation of additive manufacturing. In order to support our customers, we have developed a full range of case studies and white papers. We tailor solutions to meet specific needs and offer end-to-end-solutions along each step of the supply chain – from the very first design idea through to the finished product.
Airflow Pipe
In the aerospace industry, every single gram counts. As a matter of fact, the #1 way for aerospace companies to save money is by reducing weight.…
Battery Case for Caravans
The automotive industry is pressing ahead with the development of electric mobility. The major OEM shift to manufacturing more and more electric…
Dashboard Spacer | Junction Box Housing
Staying Ahead of the Curve is Decisive: Motorsports pros take this statement literally. To gain that crucial competitive edge, pro racers constantly…
Motorbike Saddle
Whether it’s a bicycle or motorbike, the saddle is the paramount comfort factor of every two-wheeler. Bikers know that a comfortable saddle is vital…
The #vanlife of the Future – Realized by BASF for HYMER
Global demand for premium Recreational Vehicles (RVs) has been rising continually for several years now and is currently at an all-time high. More…
Insert for Insulating Glass Units
Architecture is all about creativity and freedom of design. Hence it is not surprising that Additive Manufacturing (AM) has made an impactful…
Camera Housing
At first glance, it seems to be a pretty small part – but in fact it’s tremendously important, as it contributes to bringing Additive Manufacturing…
Protective Helmets
In baseball, hockey, football and all other sports, head trauma through collision is an omnipresent risk for all athletes. And it doesn’t stop with…
Mold and Last
Breathtakingly rapid development cycles and a fast-moving supply chain that spans the globe – the footwear industry is dynamic like no other. With…
Concrete Formwork
Architecture is the maximum expression of contemporary aesthetics and zeitgeist, showcasing the conceptual and technical aspirations of the age.…
Protective Pads
When doing sports, rather than worry about the risk of injury we want to focus on our performance and the enjoyment it gives us. With rising consumer…
Cover Cap for Electronic Boards
When it comes to the electronics industry, Additive Manufacturing (AM) offers various advantages for manufacturing companies – including faster time…
Engine Bracket
When migrating from traditional manufacturing methods to Additive Manufacturing, an experienced and trustworthy AM expert partner is the decisive…
Tooling Fixtures
Electronic communication systems, avionics, space intelligence, cyber security and weather monitoring solutions – American company L3HARRIS…
Exoskeleton
Every year approximately 130,000 more people suffer from paraplegia, most often caused by an accident. This imposes tremendous restrictions and a…
Prosthetic Socket
Today amputees requiring prosthetic limbs have to put up with often uncomfortable, poorly fitting sockets. A collaboration between ProsFit and…
Protective Lattice Layer for Cobots
In today’s modern factories around the globe, many production steps are automated and carried out by robots. Humans sharing a workspace and…
AM with Ultrasint® PA11 Improves Worker Health and Safety at Ekyrail Enterprises
Innovative material and the utilization of lattice structures provides an orthotic that fits snugly around a dog's limb, enabling customized fit and…
Durable, Precise, and Efficient 3D Printing Solutions Create Custom Orthoses with Ultrasint® PA11
Innovative material and the utilization of lattice structures provides an orthotic that fits snugly around a dog's limb, enabling customized fit and…
3D Printed Tools for Low-Volume Injection Molding
Innovative material and the utilization of lattice structures provides an orthotic that fits snugly around a dog's limb, enabling customized fit and…
Augo® 3D Prints Durable Prosthetic Sockets with Ultrasint® TPU and Ultracur3D® Coat F+ on HP PA12
Innovative material and the utilization of lattice structures provides an orthotic that fits snugly around a dog's limb, enabling customized fit and…
Protected: Pellet Printing the Future: Sustainable 3D-Printed Architecture with Recycled Ultrafuse® PETG Pellets
Forward AM and WEBER Additive collaborated on large-scale 3D printed wall panels using recycled PETG material, demonstrating the transformative…
High-Functioning Custom Brake Parts for Motorsports
Made with Forward AM's Ultrafuse® PA GF30 glass-filled filaments, CARLAYERS uses parts designed by SPEED Engineering to produce low volumes of brake…
3D Printing Speeds and Streamlines Production of Custom Funnels
Innovative material and the utilization of lattice structures provides an orthotic that fits snugly around a dog's limb, enabling customized fit and…
3D Printing for Safe Sharps Disposal Supports Rapid Iterations and Painless Transition to Production
Innovative material and the utilization of lattice structures provides an orthotic that fits snugly around a dog's limb, enabling customized fit and…
Accurate and Durable Molds for Prototypes with Ultracur3D® RG 3280
Innovative material and the utilization of lattice structures provides an orthotic that fits snugly around a dog's limb, enabling customized fit and…
Photocentric: Resin 3D Printing Large Panels with Complex Geometries and Zero Warping
Discover how Photocentric 3D printed one of the largest resin prints ever using Ultracur3D® EPD 2006 and the Liquid Crystal Titan.
Making Mass Personalization Possible: Forward AM and Toolkit 3D Create End-to-End Solutions
Innovative material and the utilization of lattice structures provides an orthotic that fits snugly around a dog's limb, enabling customized fit and…
Accelerating Footwear Innovation with 3D-Printed Molds
Forward AM, in partnership with BASF Polyurethanes, has successfully tested a 3D printing solution for footwear molds using Ultracur3D® RG 1100 B.…
The First Fully 3D Printed Orthopaedic Shoe Worn at OTWorld, Leipzig
Innovative material and the utilization of lattice structures provides an orthotic that fits snugly around a dog's limb, enabling customized fit and…
3D-Printed Lattices Enable Padics’s Customized Kiteboard Bindings
Leveraging Forward AM's expertise in lattice structures, the Lattice Library integration in HyDesign, project support, and material options, Padics…
RHUBARB by Atelier DARN: Championing Sustainability with Ultrafuse® rPET at FAV 2024
Using Forward AM's Ultrafuse® rPET filament, Atelier DARN's RHUBARB installation of 1,000 3D printed elements triumphed at the 2024 Festival des…
High-Quality and Cost-Effective Custom Orthoses Through 3D Printing
AM Technologies allow for customization, lightweight design, and speed of production.
Optimized Soft Touch Tooling with 3D Printed Urethane Blocks
Discover how Valiant TMS is producing Urethane Blocks using BASF Forward AM’s Ultracur3D® FL 300 resin in combination with the Stratasys Origin® One…
Leak Test Seals Exceed Performance Expectations
Discover how Valiant TMS is producing Leak Test Seals utilizing BASF Forward AM’s resin in combination with the Stratasys Origin® One P3TM DLP…
3D Printed Elastic Insert for Canine Orthosis Provides a Lightweight and Comfortable Solution for Recovery
Innovative material and the utilization of lattice structures provides an orthotic that fits snugly around a dog's limb, enabling customized fit and…
Reducing Operational Downtime by Utilizing Ultrafuse® PLA Tough Designed for High-Speed 3D Printing
Adopting 3D printing, the team innovatively overcame equipment mounting challenges. Ingenuity Meets Practicality.
3D Printed Parts Exceed Customer Expectations for Performance, Timing and Cost Savings
Merit3D utilizes Ultracur3D® EPD 1006 to fulfill an order for over 1,000,000 hangers for Adhesives Technology by creating a multifunctional part that…
Multiple Industries Benefit From 3D Printed Large Dimensional Housings Free of Warpage
Using Ultrasim3D® Simulation, housings can be optimally designed with lattice infill structures and offer seamless compatibility with the injection…
Cycling Enthusiasts Find Increased Comfort and Improved Performance Through Customized Bike Saddles
Innovative material and enhanced design provides superior performance and exceptional durability for industrial filtration screens
Additive Manufacturing Delivers Durable Mold Parts for Quick Tool Production
Innovative material and enhanced design provides superior performance and exceptional durability for industrial filtration screens
Innovative Materials and Technology Create Essential Metal Components for Custom Bicycle Frames
Innovative material and enhanced design provides superior performance and exceptional durability for industrial filtration screens
Innovative Materials and On-Demand Production Create Cost-Effective Equipment Parts
Reducing overhead costs through Additive Manufacturing resulting in both flexibility of design and reduced production time
Additive Manufacturing Delivers Complete Solutions for Optimizing Water Systems
Innovative material and enhanced design provides superior performance and exceptional durability for industrial filtration screens
Automotive Industry Benefits from 3D Printed Prototypes Offering Extensive Design and Manufacturing Solutions
Metal Fused Filament Fabrication (MFFF) with Ultrafuse® 17-4 PH allows WKW.automotive to create the highly accurate and strong tools needed to…
How Additive Manufacturing Enables More Personalized Healthcare with Adaptiiv
By leveraging Additive Manufacturing, Forward AM’s powder Ultrasint® TPU01, and HP Inc. (HP) Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) printing technology, Adaptiiv On…
Creating the best bike tour companion for Canyon
Designing a optimized bike computer mount with 50% reduced weight and improved stability with our partner Canyon
How Additive Manufacturing Lends a Helping Hand
3D printed highly functional prosthetic device at low-cost - Access to a prosthesis can raise an amputee’s quality of life tremendously.
Reaching new Summits with the first 3D printed Climbing Shoe
Climbing sports has experienced a tremendous surge in popularity over the past years. No matter if amateur or pro athlete, if bouldering or rock…
Ultracur3D® EPD 1006 Makes the Difference: How Girbau Group Increased Efficiency with Additive Manufacturing
Discover in our customer story how Additive Manufacturing in combination with the right material can be a game-changer for your company!
Blazing the Comfort Trail
Enhanced backpack carrying experience through 3D printed lattice comfort elements at reduced assembly time and cost.
Elite Biathletes Reach Peak Performance with Athletics 3D and Forward AM
In top-level professional sports, an athlete’s equipment is often the decisive factor between winning or just being one of the packs. This is…
Unlocking Additive Manufacturing for food-contact Parts
The unparalleled possibilities of Additive Manufacturing are compelling to countless industries – food-related applications are certainly no…
How Forward AM and Erpro Deliver the Decisive Edge on the Racetrack
For many of us, motorcycling is nothing but pure passion. Looking at a motorcycle, the seat is the very part where rider and bike ideally become one…
The Extra Mile: Mass-Customized Bike Saddles through Additive Manufacturing
For many cyclists, their bike is much more than a means of getting from A to B – it’s part of their personality and an essential accessory to their…
Unlocking Limitless Creativity for the Furniture Industry
Since thousands of years, humans have used chairs to increase comfort. The clunky wooden structures our hardy ancestors had to endure progressively…
Device for Orthodontists
A smile is a key element of human interaction, expressing happiness as one of the primary human emotions – so it’s no surprise that showing straight,…
PlastiPUSH Hand Spikes
Every car driver out there knows it only too well – just a split second of distraction and the car bodywork shows an annoying dent. Plastic fender…
Fixtures for Danish Design Faucets
Leading Danish design brand VOLA is prized for high-end taps and interior fixtures that beautifully express Scandinavian taste and style. Flanking…
Agile Spare Parts Management
The lifecycle of various products has shortened radically over the last few decades. Thinking about electrical devices or household appliances, it…
Last for Footwear Manufacturing
Finding that pair of well-fitting, comfortable, reliable shoes is quite a challenge. That is especially true for feet that differ from the norm and…
Automotive – Ultrasint® TPU for Car Interior Applications
For the automotive industry, Additive Manufacturing enables completely new application concepts, lighter parts as well as time and cost savings for…
Improving Ultrasint® TPU01 part properties by PostPro® vapour smoothing
With Additive Manufacturing, it can be challenging to produce parts with professional-grade surface finishes, making post-processing an essential…
Increasing Part Stiffness of Lightweight FFF End-Use Parts by Simulation
In Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), print settings are usually calculated with algorithms of 3D printer related slicing software. Although often…
PostPro Vapour Smoothing Ultrasint® PP Parts to Unlock New Potentials
Polypropylene (PP) is a common and versatile polymer used for a variety of applications in automotive, aerospace, medical, and consumer industries.…
Navigating Additive Manufacturing for the Healthcare Industry
The inherent character of AM is a perfect fit for the field of healthcare - it enables production that is fast, customizable, and lends itself to…
Transforming Product Development with Lattices
Forward AM has taken on the challenge of pushing lattice innovations forward by offering Ultrasim®, a Virtual Engineering Service, enabling a smart…
BASF Forward AM and DyeMansion: Optimizing Post-Processing for Ultrasint® TPU01
With BASF Forward AM’s extensive materials knowledge and DyeMansions vast post-processing expertise, we are able to optimize the post-processing…
Influence of Moisture on Filaments for FFF 3D Printing
With Additive Manufacturing, it can be challenging to produce parts with professional-grade surface finishes, making post-processing an essential…
Innovative Rapid Tooling: Bridging the Gap between Traditional Tooling and the Future with 3D-Printed Injection Molds
With Additive Manufacturing, it can be challenging to produce parts with professional-grade surface finishes, making post-processing an essential…
Innovatives Rapid Tooling-Der Weg in die Zukunft des Werkzeugbaus mit 3D-gedruckten Spritzgusseinsätzen
Rapid Tooling repräsentiert eine spannende Synthese zwischen additiver Fertigung und herkömmlichem Formenbau, die innovative Wege zur Bewältigung der…
Powder Bed Fusion Printing Guideline
Master Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D Printing with expert tips on design, material handling, and troubleshooting. Download our guide for…