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Heat-related defects are costing you millions
Heat imbalances leading to cracks, warping, inconsistent material performance and pre-mature failures!
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
What happens when heat imbalances go unchecked?
Without OptiFab
High Scrap & Costly Fixes
Rejected part – requires costly repairs or scrapping
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
Defect-free part – ready for use immediately
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
100%
Defect-Free Manufacturing
What manufacturers say about OptiFab
Flexible AI solutions for precision manufacturing industries
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.
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.