Design For Additive Manufacturing

We assist manufacturers in identifying opportunities and applying Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) design technologies. We provide the experience and guidance necessary for smooth implementation of new products or conversion of existing ones. Think of us as Application Specialists for Additive Manufacturing.

What is DfAM?

Design for Additive Manufacturing means to design for manufacturing with 3D printers. Different from conventional manufacturing, additive design enables engineers to build more complex shapes and components while reducing weight and material use.

Benefits of DfAM:

Design more complex parts
Minimal material waste
Simplified assembly
Speed to market
Material innovation
Instant revisions
Minimum support structures
Elimination of fasteners
Part Identification/Serialization
Digital Inventory

Opportunities
By Industry.

Applying DfAM to your product or process, you will have fewer manufacturing worries with more manufacturing benefits.

Aerospace → Lightweight components – Low Volume Production

Automotive → Underhood brackets with Integrated Features

Automation → Brackets – Nests – Specialized Components

Casting → 3D Printed Cores

Machining → Custom Soft Jaws – Jigs & Fixtures

Mold Making → Conformal Cooling for Core and Cavity Inserts

Orthotics & Prosthetics → Customized Fit for Every Patient

Plastics → Production Volumes to 100,000 Annually

Injection Molding → End of Arm Tools for Pick & Place with Integrated Vacuum Lines

“Design is not just what it looks and feels like. Design is how it works.” — Steve Jobs

Leverage Our Expertise.

Utilize our design talent and expertise while you remain focused on your core competency.

Create Intellectual Property.

Let us help you out maneuver your competition by creating intellectual property that only you have the right to manufacture. It’s time! Begin using DfAM (Design for Additive Manufacturing) principals before your competition does. Do not miss this opportunity!

” The support, quality and professionalism I received from Interlink Engineering completely exceeded my expectations. What I appreciated most about Interlink Engineering was their ability to begin the design where the “rubber meets the road”. In doing this, InterLink was able to address the most critical concerns first, avoiding any surprises later in the design. I would highly recommend Interlink Engineering to anyone requiring their services. The customer service, quality, and professionalism I experienced from Interlink Engineering were exceptional.”
Tony DeSylvester Manufacturing Engineer, Goodrich Interiors

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