{"id":3115,"date":"2026-06-22T12:11:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T10:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.technical-center.de\/materials-expertise-additive-manufacturing\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T12:11:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T10:11:45","slug":"materials-expertise-additive-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.technical-center.de\/en\/materials-expertise-additive-manufacturing\/","title":{"rendered":"Materials Expertise for Additive Manufacturing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Technical-Center_Additive-Fertigung.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Materials Expertise for Additive Manufacturing<\/h3>\n<p>&#8211; From powder batch to series approval<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span>For manufacturers, developers and qualification managers in additive manufacturing: powder characterization, process analysis and testing concepts &#8211; as the basis for reproducible quality and reliable approval procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <span class=\"uk-label\">LPBF \/ SLM<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"uk-label\">EBM<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"uk-label\">Powder characterization<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"uk-label\">Process qualification<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"uk-label\">Series readiness<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"uk-label\">DIN EN ISO\/ASTM 52900<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"uk-label\">Approval support<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#anfrage-formular\">Submit your request now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"section-label\">CHALLENGE<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"section-title\">Additive manufacturing can do a lot &#8211; but reproducible quality and approval readiness do not happen on their own.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><span>The powder batch fluctuates &#8211; mechanical properties vary from component to component, with no clear cause.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><span>The process runs in the lab &#8211; but how do you get from there to a reproducible, certified series?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><span>How much longer will the machine run reliably &#8211; and what do the standards say about it?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Porosity, cracks, residual stresses or unexpected microstructures jeopardize component integrity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<h3>Qualification project in planning or aiming for series readiness?<\/h3>\n<div>We develop tailored testing and qualification concepts &#8211; from powder analysis to approval.<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#anfrage-formular\">Make a direct request \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"section-label\">SERVICES<\/p>\n<h2>Three core services for the path from idea to qualified series<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Powder Characterization &#038; Raw Material Qualification<\/h3>\n<p>01<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Analysis and qualification of metal powders and other raw materials as the basis for reproducible component quality.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Particle size distribution and morphology<\/li>\n<li>Chemical composition (OES, EDX)<\/li>\n<li>Flowability, apparent density, tap density<\/li>\n<li>Moisture content and satellite powder analysis<\/li>\n<li>Powder recycling assessment (ageing behavior)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>     <span class=\"uk-label uk-label-success\">ASTM B213<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"uk-label uk-label-success\">ISO 4497<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"uk-label uk-label-success\">SEM \/ EDX<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Process Analysis &#038; Qualification for Series Readiness<\/h3>\n<p>02<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Systematic analysis and optimization of additive manufacturing processes &#8211; from parameter identification to a stable, reproducible series.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Process parameter analysis and optimization<\/li>\n<li>Porosity and defect assessment (CT, metallography)<\/li>\n<li>Residual stress analysis and heat treatment concepts<\/li>\n<li>Microstructure characterization and mechanical property determination<\/li>\n<li>Statistical process control and SPC concepts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>    <span class=\"uk-label uk-label-success\">ISO\/ASTM 52900<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"uk-label uk-label-success\">CT analysis<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"uk-label uk-label-success\">Metallography<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Testing Concepts for Approvals &#038; Certifications<\/h3>\n<p>03<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Development of standard-compliant test and inspection concepts for approval procedures of manufacturing processes and components &#8211; as the interface to certification bodies.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preparation of qualification plans and test matrices<\/li>\n<li>Procedure and witness sample concepts<\/li>\n<li>Interface to notified bodies (T\u00dcV, NADCAP, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Support for industry-specific approvals (aerospace, medical, energy)<\/li>\n<li>Documentation for Design Approval Holder (DAH)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>      <span class=\"uk-label uk-label-success\">NADCAP<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"uk-label uk-label-success\">AS9100<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"uk-label uk-label-success\">ISO 13485<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"uk-label uk-label-success\">T\u00dcV<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>SUPPORTED PROCESSES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Our foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"all: initial;\" class=\"notranslate\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>     <span class=\"uk-label\">LPBF \/ SLM<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"uk-label\">EBM<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"uk-label\">Binder Jetting<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"uk-label\">DED (Directed Energy Deposition)<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"uk-label\">FDM (metal)<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"uk-label\">Cold Spray<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"uk-label\">Multi-Material AM<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>POWDER QUALITY &#8211; THE UNDERESTIMATED LEVER<\/p>\n<h2>Reproducible component quality starts with the raw material &#8211; not with the process parameters.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>Shape and size distribution determine flow behavior and layer quality<\/div>\n<p>MORPHOLOGY &#038; PARTICLE SIZE<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"leist-text\"><span>Sphericity, satellite powder and bimodal distributions directly affect the packing density in the powder bed and thus the porosity and surface quality of the component. We characterize and document comprehensively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"leist-text\">\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Oxygen and moisture content as critical quality parameters<\/div>\n<p>CHEMICAL PURITY<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"pulver-text\">Even low oxide contents in the powder lead to inclusions, reduced toughness and failure under cyclic load. We perform comprehensive analysis according to ASTM B215 and accompanying standards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"leist-text\">\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>How many cycles can a powder go through &#8211; without loss of quality?<\/div>\n<p>RECYCLING &#038; AGEING<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"pulver-text\">Reused powder changes morphology and chemistry. We develop recycling strategies and define release limits for each powder batch &#8211; based on measurable characteristic values.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Not every batch is the same &#8211; changing suppliers requires safeguarding<\/div>\n<p>BATCH COMPARISON &#038; SUPPLIER QUALIFICATION<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"pulver-grid\">\n<div class=\"pulver-card\">\n<p class=\"pulver-text\">Batch and supplier comparisons based on defined characteristic value matrices protect against unplanned quality fluctuations in the series. We prepare specifications and release procedures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<p class=\"section-label\">FROM DEVELOPMENT TO SERIES<\/p>\n<h2>The qualification path in additive manufacturing &#8211; where we support you<\/h2>\n<div class=\"qual-path\">\n<div class=\"qual-step active\">\n<div class=\"qual-num-wrap\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Raw Material &#038; Powder Qualification<\/h3>\n<p>ASTM B213 \u00b7 ISO 4497 \u00b7 ASTM B215<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"qual-text\">Characterization and release of powder batches. Definition of incoming inspection specifications and recycling limits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Process Development &#038; Parameter Optimization<\/h3>\n<p>ISO\/ASTM 52900 \u00b7 ASTM F3049<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Systematic analysis of process parameters. Identification of the optimal process window for density, microstructure and mechanical properties.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Component Characterization &#038; Defect Assessment<\/h3>\n<p>DIN EN ISO 6892-1 \u00b7 ASTM E8 \u00b7 ISO 148-1<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"qual-text\">Comprehensive characterization of microstructure, density, residual stresses and mechanical properties. CT analysis for internal defects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Qualification Plan &#038; Testing Concept<\/h3>\n<p>NADCAP \u00b7 AS9100 \u00b7 ISO 13485 \u00b7 KTA<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Preparation of standard-compliant qualification plans and test matrices for notified bodies and certification authorities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Series Release &#038; Ongoing Quality Assurance<\/h3>\n<p>ISO 9001 \u00b7 IATF 16949 \u00b7 Industry-specific<\/p>\n<div>Support for series release, preparation of SPC concepts and ongoing test plans for series production.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS<\/p>\n<h2>Additive manufacturing in demanding industries &#8211; specific requirements that we know<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>NADCAP Qualification &#038; AS9100<\/div>\n<p>AEROSPACE<\/p>\n<div>Highest requirements for traceability, process stability and documentation. Support for NADCAP accreditation and design approval.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>ISO 13485 &#038; MDR Compliance<\/div>\n<p>MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY<\/p>\n<div>Implants and instruments from additive manufacturing require complete biocompatibility evidence and standard-compliant process qualification according to ISO 13485.\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>High Temperature &#038; Pressure Equipment<\/div>\n<p>ENERGY TECHNOLOGY<\/p>\n<div>AM components for high-temperature applications require creep and fatigue evidence as well as pressure equipment compliance according to ASME \/ PED.\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>IATF 16949 &#038; Series Quality<\/div>\n<p>MOBILITY &#038; AUTOMOTIVE<\/p>\n<div>From prototype qualification to series release: statistical process control, PPAP documentation and FMEA support for AM components.\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Military Approval Requirements<\/div>\n<p>DEFENSE<\/p>\n<div>Complete traceability, military-specific test standards and support for official approval procedures for AM components.\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Spare Parts &#038; Small Series<\/div>\n<p>GENERAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERING<\/p>\n<div>Qualification of AM spare parts and small series with proof of equivalence to conventionally manufactured original parts.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<p class=\"section-label\">PROJECT REFERENCES (ANONYMIZED)<\/p>\n<h2>From practice &#8211; qualification projects we have accompanied<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>LPBF Process Qualification Titanium Component (Ti-6Al-4V)<\/div>\n<p>AEROSPACE<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span>Complete powder and process qualification for a structural titanium component. Property determination, defect analysis and NADCAP documentation.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span>\u2192 NADCAP accreditation successfully completed<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Implant Qualification EBM Process (CoCrMo)<\/div>\n<p>MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Powder characterization, microstructure analysis and mechanical testing for an EBM-manufactured hip implant. Biocompatibility evidence according to ISO 10993.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>\u2192 MDR approval successfully prepared and submitted<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Series Qualification AM Burner Insert (IN625)<\/div>\n<p>ENERGY TECHNOLOGY<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Process optimization and creep testing for an LPBF-manufactured burner insert made of Inconel 625. SPC concept developed for series production.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>\u2192 Series release granted according to ASME requirements<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<p class=\"section-label\">WHY TECHNICAL CENTER<\/p>\n<h2>What AM manufacturers and developers value about our work<\/h2>\n<div class=\"trust-grid\">\n<div class=\"trust-item\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>Process-Independent Expertise<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>We are not tied to any machine platform &#8211; our assessments apply equally to LPBF, EBM, Binder Jetting and DED.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>End-to-End Process Chain<\/div>\n<div>From powder batch to series approval &#8211; we accompany the entire qualification path without interfaces to different service providers.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Standards Knowledge for Every Industry<\/div>\n<div>NADCAP, AS9100, ISO 13485, ASME, IATF 16949 &#8211; we know the qualification requirements of the relevant industries and translate them into concrete test plans.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Practical Documentation<\/div>\n<div>All test and qualification documents are fully traceable and directly usable for approval authorities and notified bodies.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<p class=\"section-label\">TYPICAL OCCASIONS<\/p>\n<h2>When developers and qualification managers contact us<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>An AM component is to be used for the first time in a safety-relevant application &#8211; qualification evidence required<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Fluctuating mechanical properties in the series &#8211; cause unclear, whether powder, process or post-processing\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Supplier change for the powder &#8211; equivalence must be demonstrated\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>NADCAP accreditation or approval by a notified body is pending &#8211; testing concept missing\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Porosity or defects in CT evaluation &#8211; assessment of component integrity and acceptance limits required\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Transition from prototype to series &#8211; reproducible quality must be statistically safeguarded<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<h3>Acute failure case or ongoing inspection?<\/h3>\n<div>We are reachable within 24 hours &#8211; nationwide, also at short notice.<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#\">Make a direct request \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"section-label\">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>What developers and qualification managers want to know before their first request<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>From which phase of the development process can you provide support?<\/h3>\n<div>We can step in at any phase &#8211; from early powder selection through process development to series release. Getting involved early is more sensible: knowing the qualification requirements early on saves considerable effort in later phases. Even if a process is already running but quality problems or approval hurdles arise, we provide targeted assistance.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Do you work with all AM equipment manufacturers?<\/h3>\n<div>Yes. Our services are machine-independent &#8211; we are not tied to a particular equipment platform or machine manufacturer. Whether EOS, SLM Solutions, Arcam, Desktop Metal or others: the materials and testing expertise applies across all processes.\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Can you also support industry-specific approvals (aerospace, medical)?<\/h3>\n<div>Yes. We know the specific qualification requirements for NADCAP (aerospace), ISO 13485 \/ MDR (medical technology), ASME (energy and pressure equipment) and other industries. We prepare the necessary testing concepts, support the documentation and act as the technical interface to notified bodies and certification authorities.\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>How does your powder characterization differ from the manufacturer&#8217;s testing?<\/h3>\n<div>Manufacturers usually supply an inspection certificate with standard parameters. Our characterization goes much deeper: we assess powder ageing, batch variation, recyclability and application-specific suitability &#8211; thus providing the basis for a robust quality strategy beyond the data sheet.\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>How long does a complete process qualification take?<\/h3>\n<div>This depends heavily on complexity, industry and approval requirements. A manageable process qualification without industry-specific approval can be completed in 6-12 weeks. Complete NADCAP qualifications or MDR-compliant process qualifications usually require 4-12 months. 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