1. Laying the foundation for quality
Before a single layer is printed, we make sure that the basis is right.
In this phase, the focus is on feasibility, risk minimization, and aligning the part with the intended application.
What happens in this step:
Application & requirement analysis
We clarify mechanical and thermal requirements, needed certifications and define critical features and tolerances.
Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) check
We review the CAD model for printability, wall thicknesses, support strategies, overhangs, and potential weak spots – and recommend optimizations where needed.
Material and process selection
Based on the requirements, we select the suitable material and printing technology and define the relevant machine parameters.
Data & material incoming inspection
We validate the STL/CAD data (integrity, orientation, scale) and check material batches against spec and documentation.
Risk and quality planning
Together with you, we define critical-to-quality features (CTQs), inspection scopes, test methods, and documentation requirements.
Result: Only when the part passes this pre-printing quality gate do we release the job for production.