WeAreAM expands Additive Manufacturing capacity with new AddUp FormUp 350
November 21, 2024
WeAreAM, headquartered in Lombardy, Italy, has acquired a FormUp 350 metal Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) Additive Manufacturing machine from AddUp, headquartered in Cébazat, France.
The addition of the FormUp350 is intended to bolster WeAreAM’s goal to become a full-service provider of Additive Manufacturing, from powder atomisation through final part machining, finishing and testing. As the company expands its facility, it intends the FormUp 350 to play a key role in supporting industrial-scale, serial production for the medical and aerospace industries safely and efficiently.
“We are excited to integrate the FormUp 350 into our expanding facility,” said Paolo Folgarait, CEO of WeAreAM. “AddUp’s technology aligns with our goal of advancing Additive Manufacturing on an industrial scale for the Italian market. This partnership enables us to bring enhanced safety, reliability, and productivity to our customers, supporting them as they adopt AM for high-precision applications.”
WeAreAM stated its selection of the FormUp was down to its safety features, specifically the Autonomous Powder Module (APM) which enables secure powder handling, an important factor when working with reactive materials like titanium. The company also cited the machine’s precision, high surface finish, productivity, and reliability as factors.
Maurizio Romeo, CTO of WeAreAM, shared, “With over thirty-two years in the AM industry and twenty years focused on metal AM, I was highly impressed with the FormUp 350’s safety aspects, particularly the APM. For us, ensuring the safety of our team and customers is paramount, and the FormUp 350 stands out in this regard. Its repeatability and precision make it a powerful addition to our AM portfolio.”
The FormUp 350 is expected to be installed at WeAreAM’s facility in Northern Italy in Q1 2025.
