Airtech, AES partner to grow LFAM applications

Specialty formulated additive manufacturing (AM) materials Airtech Advanced Materials Group (Huntington Beach, Calif., U.S.) and Additive Engineering Solutions (AES, Akron, Ohio, U.S.), offering large-format polymer additive manufacturing (LFAM) solutions, have entered into an exclusive supply agreement.

Under this agreement, Airtech will provide comprehensive support to AES in AM business opportunities and technical areas. In return, AES commits to exclusive use of Airtech products in its LFAM projects, ensuring high quality and performance standards.  

The collaboration will extend beyond product supply, encompassing joint efforts in design practices, material characterization, tooling to part interaction, material processing, new material development, as well as market penetration strategies.   

Both companies are looking forward to furthering this existing relationship.  “AES is dedicated to this [LFAM] technology and delivering meaningful problem-solving solutions to their customers,” says Gregory Haye, director of additive manufacturing at Airtech Advanced Materials Group. Andy Bridge, director of business development at AES, adds that AES is impressed with Airtech’s level of material testing, especially tool-part interaction evaluation.

The exclusive partnership between Airtech and AES is said to hold significant promise for the LFAM sector. By pooling the two company’s expertise and resources, enhanced product quality, streamlined processes and innovative solutions can be delivered. With a focus on driving real-world results and customer satisfaction, this collaboration signifies a practical step forward in addressing industry challenges, new market penetration and meeting evolving customer needs.