Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about our services, processes, and support.

Contact us, and lets evaluate if this makes sense. Our value proposition targets, the high-end industrial readiness.

Our society believes that written rules are generally followed, while those unwritten are not. We recognize that this situation presents a significant challenge for agile operations and R&D. As companies shift their focus towards reproducible and trustworthy AM production demands in regulated industries, “documented processes” become the standard. We provide user-friendly templates to simplify the documentation process for our customers.

This could happen if our services would not be orgynised. We adhere to the four-eye principle, ensuring that our audit work is always reviewed by a second pair of eyes. Additionally, the certificate issuance process is organized to guarantee compliance.

If your processes are reproducible and auditable by third parties, you may need us only to show that you stand apart from conventional “prototyping service” focused manufacturers.

Industry players and supply chain owners are increasingly using this service to order their AM parts from certified production lines. Check out the link for committed industries such as Semiconductor, Rail, Medical, Energy, etc.

Experience demonstrates that both current and prospective customers will recognize the Qualified AM Standard through your services and staff expertise. Therefor the interest in more AM parts will automatically rise.
Moreover, we will promote your competencies at the EU trade shows, exhibitions, and across relevant social media platforms.

Yes, we only certify the AM system, material, and process parameters intended for use in production within your facility.

It depends on the readiness level of the qualified production and staff availability. We can manage to set up a fully qualified line in a 3-month sprint, but it can also take much longer. On average, our projects, which include Phase 0 (Goal Setting) to Phase 5 (Certification), take 6 months.

For prototyping services, the flexibility stays same as before. For industrial-grade parts, processes, and business models, the flexibility is higher. Due to the enabling character of the Qualified AM Standard, the production flexibility is increased in the area of complex parts, regulated industries, risky applications, reproducible processes, on-demand manufacturing, and controlled supply chains.

A useful standard for AM, which stands for Manufacturing, should offer a clear route for implementation. For instance, ISO/ASTM 52920 includes 155 mandatory requirements, directing users to essential quality criteria for additive parts and processes. Ideally, this standard is implemented with “hands-on expertise” in AM processes, and/or the QMS system is continually challenged and improved.