Armadillo Additive, an ISO 13485-certified contract manufacturer serving the medical industry, is expanding its metal 3D printing capacity with two additional AddUp FormUp 350 laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) machines. The investment brings Armadillo Additive’s FormUp 350 total to three. Now, the company is adding 17-4 stainless steel and Grade 1 titanium to complement its existing offering of Grade 23 titanium.

“By adding two more FormUp 350 machines, our team is uniquely positioned to offer unmatched throughput and material versatility to customers,” says Noah Smith, director of operations at Armadillo Additive. “Our first FormUp 350 has proven its reliability, surface finish quality and overall throughput. We’re excited to continue our growth alongside AddUp and remain a trusted partner for our customers.”

Armadillo Additive says it selected AddUp’s FormUp 350 machines based on their reliability, production efficiency and strong safety features. The autonomous powder module and advanced filtration system contribute to a safer working environment. FormUp 350 machines also deliver high-quality surface finish straight from the printer, reducing the need for extensive post-processing.

The machine’s large build volume and quad-laser configuration allow for increased productivity and flexibility in manufacturing. These features combined with AddUp’s robust software suite ensures consistency and confidence in production that Armadillo Additive expects from their machines.

This expansion allows Armadillo to support a broader range of applications, including R&D, implants, and intricate lattice structures that optimise strength and material efficiency.

Says Smith: “Our expertise in orthopaedic applications – along with our in-house services like laser marking, heat treatment and bead blasting – ensures we deliver complete solutions that meet the rigorous demands of medical engineering.”

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