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Why we are leading
Because our engineers accompany you
We offer you comprehensive process-related advice: from the conception, product development and redesign of individual components or entire assemblies to the integration and assurance of reproducible production of your components.
Because we provide you with technological process know-how
We provide you with an efficient introduction to industrial 3D printing, give you comprehensive advice on suitable 3D printing processes and prepare you and your employees for the additive manufacturing of your applications.
Because we work with the leading manufacturers of 3D printing systems
The best 3D printing systems and production technologies for plastic and metal: we supply the right 3D printing system for each material and area of application. From Desktop Metal, BMF , 3D Ceram and other leading manufacturers. At our technology center in Esslingen, our engineers are constantly working with all systems.
Our Technologies
Metal 3D printing using the binder jetting process
The binder jetting process is one of the sintering technologies and as such is comparable to the classic MIM process in terms of the process sequence - printing, depowdering and sintering - as well as the achievable component properties. In the printing process, a metal powder, such as stainless steel 17-4PH, Inconel 316 or chrome-cobalt, is first pushed onto the printing plate in a layer thickness of 50 to 70 μm and compacted. A binder (a liquid adhesive) is then selectively applied to the powder layer to bind the layers and produce the desired shape of the green part. Similar to the MIM process (Metal Injection Molding), the binder jetting process is used to produce small and complex metallic components. The technology is characterized by its suitability for series production and the high mechanical properties of the components. Binder jetting offers the following advantages over the MIM process:
- Flexibility in the design of geometrically complex parts that are difficult or impossible to produce using MIM technology
- Lower production costs due to the elimination of tool and machine set-up costs
- Elimination of storage costs and supply chain difficulties thanks to scalable production on demand
- Faster and more efficient production of end-use parts with high precision
- Sustainable production, as only the material that is actually needed for the product is used and leftovers can be recycled
As a leading supplier of metal 3D printers, manufacturer Desktop Metal is pushing the boundaries of additive manufacturing. Desktop Metal's systems are easy to use, reliable and offer high repeatability. With a comprehensive range of materials, the metal 3D printers are used in prototyping, spare parts production and series production.
Plastic 3D printing using the DLP process
3D printing enables the production of lightweight yet strong and robust plastic parts. In addition to common processes such as FFF (fused filament fabrication) and SLA (stereolithography), the advanced DLP (digital light processing) process has been available for several years. With DLP technology, a liquid photopolymer that hardens when exposed to light is built up layer by layer to form a three-dimensional object. This method makes it possible to produce detailed and complex shapes with a high degree of accuracy. The main advantages of the DLP process are
- High level of detail due to the production of very thin layers
- Short production times thanks to the fast printing speed of complex parts
- Lower material costs due to efficient consumption and reduction of waste
- Simple handling of the process, without complicated setup or expert knowledge
For the DLP process, the manufacturer ETEC offers systems for individual and series production with a large selection of materials. ETEC is characterized by the high quality and reliability of its systems, which makes them easy to integrate into existing production processes.
3D scanning
With 3D scanning, surfaces and objects can be captured and converted into digital 3D models using a large number of data points. 3D scanning is used in various industries and offers the following possibilities:
- Quality assurance
- Component optimization
- Reverse engineering
- Product development
- Spare parts production
The manufacturer GOM Metrology, a subsidiary of Zeiss, presents the Gom Scan 1, a mobile and powerful 3D scanner. Thanks to the specially developed GOM Blue Light technology, precise scans and short measuring times can be achieved.
Our
Certifications
We are DIN ISO 9001 certified. The international standard specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS) that covers the documentation and monitoring of all our processes in the provision of products or services. This ensures that our customers' requirements are met and that continuous improvement takes place in our company. Certification to DIN ISO 9001 is carried out by independent certification bodies and certifies that the company has successfully implemented a QMS and continuously maintains and improves it.
The TISAX certification ("Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange") is a standard audit procedure for information security. The certification follows a comprehensive audit by an accredited auditing company and ensures that appropriate security measures are implemented and that our customers' personal data and confidential information are protected.
Our Pioneers
Our team of 3D printing experts offer you comprehensive technological advice for your individual application. Get in touch with your contact person now or submit a general inquiry:
Frederik Nußbaumer
Sales Engineer
+49 1724059105
frederik.nussbaumer@am-pioneers.com
Expert in metal 3D printing using the binder jetting process and Bound Metal Deposition™. Main focus: Desktop Metal, consulting and analysis
Thomas Ihring
Application Engineer
+49 1743328571
thomas.ihring@am-pioneers.com
Siddharth Yadav
Application Engineer
+49 1734298802
siddharth.yadav@am-pioneers.com
Our History
2020
With the firm conviction of being able to revolutionize industrial manufacturing, AM Pioneers is founded as a subsidiary of our current partner BRIGHT Testing.
2021
With strong partners at our side, AM Pioneers offers innovative 3D printers and materials as the exclusive sales service provider of the manufacturers Desktop Metal and ETEC to support our customers in effectively entering the world of industrial 3D printing.
2022
With the aim of sustainably and successfully anchoring additive manufacturing technologies in industrial use, not only is the number of our customers growing, but our team is also expanding. We are expanding our expertise, our portfolio and moving into the current technology center.
2023
With an understanding of the challenges of additive manufacturing, we develop tailor-made solutions for customer-specific requirements. As a pioneer in the industry, we push the boundaries of 3D printing every day and continue to expand our technical capacities.
2025
Opening of our new Technology Center in Esslingen showcasing 3D printers of our partners and a sintering furnace.
