3D printing processes (additive manufacturing) are increasingly present in the industrial production chain. Medical technology and the automotive and aerospace industries are leading the innovation and implementation of additive manufacturing.

The biggest challenge is in verifying the complete reliability of the 3D printed parts.

From the powder to the final part Zeppelin Metrology has the different equipment to offer a perfect inspection check to ensure that your 3D parts are reliable

Powder is the building block for additive manufacturing. The size distribution of the powder particles is essential for a flawless finish.

Ash Vision's digital microscopes, TESCAN's electron microscopes, ALICONA's 3D surface characterization and surface finish metrology and X-ray computed tomography allow us to globally control the process

Zeppelin Metrology we can:

- Analyze the composition of the material and powders

- Inspect and analyze the final result and the roughness of the part

- External and internal surface metrology

- External and internal dimensional metrology

Ash Vision digital microscopes allow us a detailed inspection of construction patterns and cross sections. We can view the sample from different angles with precision and reliability quickly and easily

The optical inspection of the plastic materials used in additive manufacturing benefit from unique lighting conditions allowing the use of polarization, segment lighting, ultra violet or the combination of reflected and transmitted light, ensuring at all times the best lighting conditions for each material

Ash can provide you with a wide range of QA lab and production products, from a simple inexpensive inspection system to automated systems based on artificial intelligence algorithms.