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Manufacture with Confidence

Zero Defect, Zero Rework

Transform Your Manufacturing Data into Automated, Ready-to-Use Production,

While Minimizing Post-Processing & Inspection

Trusted by Top Manufacturing Innovators 

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Heat-Related Defects Are Costing You Millions

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Heat imbalances leading to cracks, warping, inconsistent material performance and pre-mature failures!

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Rejected Parts

Up to 50% post-processing costs

Machine Downtime

Production delays and inefficiencies

Inconsistent Part Performance

Potential system failure

Material Waste

Every defective part means money lost

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What Happens When Heat Imbalances Go Unchecked?

Without OptiFab

High Scrap & Costly Fixes

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Rejected Part – Requires Costly Repairs or Scrapping

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Cracks, warping, and defects due to heat stress.

Unpredictable quality – trial & error approach.

Costly post-processing and wasted materials.

With OptiFab

Ready-to-Use Part

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Defect-Free Part – Ready for Use Immediately

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Real-time adjustments prevent defects before they form.

Consistent quality with no need for trial & error.

50% lower costs – no expensive post-processing.

Stop wasting time and materials.

With OptiFab, every part is perfect the first time.

How We Ensure First-Time Success

Step 1

Smart Monitoring

 

OptiFab continuously tracks heat distribution and process conditions.

Step 2

AI-Powered Adjustments

 

Automatically fine-tunes settings to prevent defects in real-time.

Step 3

Perfect Parts, Every Time

 

Eliminates rework, post-processing, and wasted materials.

Maximize Profitability with Zero Defects

55%

Downtime Reduction

Higher Profitability

100%

Defect-Free Manufacturing

What Manufacturers Say About OptiFab

“If I tried to develop something like OptiFab’s solution in-house, it would cost me 10 times more, so I see OptiFab as a smart, affordable choice.“

An Additive Manufacturing Researcher in the Medical/Aerospace Industry, Canada

Flexible AI Solutions for Precision Manufacturing Industries

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Optimized Part Orientation for First-Time Success

Eliminate trial-and-error in selecting the optimal build orientation by leveraging AI-driven insights, reducing the time spent in pre-production design adjustments and improving part quality from the first build.

Support-Free Printing for Complex Geometries

 

Drastically reduce or eliminate the need for supports in additive manufacturing by intelligently controlling heat flow during printing, simplifying post-processing and reducing material waste.

In-Situ Property Validation During Production
 

Verify material properties such as density, hardness, and residual stress during the manufacturing process, reducing reliance on post-production inspection and accelerating delivery timelines.

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Automated Design Adjustments for Thermal Stress Control

Automatically adjust design parameters and toolpaths to mitigate thermal stresses and warping during production, ensuring consistent results and reducing rejected parts.

Heat Treatment-Free Workflow

 

Produce parts with optimized microstructures directly from the printer, eliminating the need for costly and time-consuming post-process heat treatment while maintaining required material performance.

Streamlined Inspection and Qualification

 

Provide real-time monitoring and data validation, reducing the need for extensive post-production inspections and accelerating part certification for regulated industries.

Solving Real-World Challenges with OptiFab's Solution

Electric Car on Highway

Case Study

High-Perfromance Soft Magnets 

OptiFab enhances the magnetic properties of 3D-printed electric motor cores, delivering crack-free, high-density components with optimized microstructures for superior performance.

Jet Engine

Case Study

Crack-Free Turbine Blades 

OptiFab eliminates cracks in superalloy turbine blades during 3D printing, ensuring crack-free, high-strength components without the need for costly post-processing.

Leg Injury

Case Study

Implants with Tailored Porosity and Roughness

OptiFab produces durable and reliable titanium implants with tailored surface roughness, eliminating the need for heat treatment and reducing production costs.

  • What does OptiFab provide to manufacturers?
    OptiFab delivers advanced production recipes, real-time monitoring, and near-real-time control of manufacturing processes. We also ensure precise machine movement (toolpaths) for optimal results, minimizing defects and maximizing efficiency.
  • How does OptiFab help reduce post-processing costs?
    Our technology eliminates the need for costly post-processing steps like heat treatment and HIPing. By ensuring the part is fully uniform during production, OptiFab saves both time and money while delivering high-quality, ready-to-use components.
  • How does OptiFab reduce the need for testing and inspection?
    With our real-time monitoring and near-real-time control, the need for testing and inspection is almost entirely eliminated. Errors are detected and corrected during production, leading to defect-free parts and minimizing the need for post-production checks.
  • What industries benefit the most from OptiFab’s solutions?
    Industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical benefit significantly from OptiFab’s solutions. In these sectors, where high-quality, defect-free parts are critical and production efficiency is paramount, OptiFab helps deliver superior results.
  • How does OptiFab control the manufacturing process?
    OptiFab controls machine movement through precise toolpaths, optimizing the manufacturing process in real-time. This ensures that each part is produced to exact specifications with minimal variation, reducing the need for rework and post-processing.
  • Can OptiFab’s software be customized for my production line?
    Absolutely. Our software is highly customizable, adapting to your specific production environment, materials, and goals. Whether you need tailored porosity levels, surface roughness, or other adjustments, OptiFab ensures the best possible outcome for your operations.
  • How does real-time monitoring and near-real-time control improve production?
    Real-time monitoring detects potential issues instantly, while near-real-time control allows our system to adjust parameters on the fly. This prevents defects from occurring, ensuring continuous, high-quality output with reduced downtime and minimal errors.
  • What kind of cost savings can I expect by using OptiFab?
    By eliminating post-processing steps such as heat treatment and HIPing, and reducing the need for testing and inspection, OptiFab can save manufacturers significant costs and time—often up to 20% or more—depending on your production setup and scale.

Eliminate defects. Save money. Stay competitive

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