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.
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…
Engine Mount
In today’s electric as well as internal combustion-powered cars, engine mounts are the single most important component in reducing the transmission…
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…
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!
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.
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
Unlocking Additive Manufacturing for food-contact Parts
The unparalleled possibilities of Additive Manufacturing are compelling to countless industries – food-related applications are certainly no…
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,…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
Blazing the Comfort Trail
Enhanced backpack carrying experience through 3D printed lattice comfort elements at reduced assembly time and cost.
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…
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…