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Professional design and additive manufacturing research
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We partner with companies who want to push the boundaries of 3D printing and advanced manufacturing technology in diverse markets including medical, pharmaceutical, consumer and performance sports. Integrating design, research and manufacturing disciplines is unique to Addition Design and we offer a highly innovative approach for collaboration in all sectors. Let’s embrace the future together. Tom Fripp Design Director
Advanced by design.
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WHY USE 3D PRINTING & ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING? We show our customers how to get the very best from additive manufacturing technology.
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The advantages in using additive manufacturing for production can be significant for the right products and knowing when it is appropriate to use the technology is crucial in getting the best solution. Advantages of additive manufacturing can include a reduction (in some cases elimination) in the need to assemble or fabricate parts, toolless production, product variation, time to market savings, waste and labour cost reductions, product quality and repeatability improvements, substantial manufacturing capital reductions and completing an easily traceable digital workflow.
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+ RESEARCH SERVICES Research is the foundation of design development. We deliver exceptional exploratory and first-hand research.
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Whatever your design or advanced technology requirements, research and development (R&D) is at the very core. Fundamental in the development of any new or innovative device or product, thorough research creates a basis by which practical decisions can be made to ensure product success throughout the remaining development.
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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT We take pride in our approach to design development which is pragmatic, creative and innovative.
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Innovative products and technologies require a bold leap into the unknown. To create a solution which presents the very best opportunities, our designs are delivered in iterative stages based on an agreed design brief. We work as part of an involving partnership with our customers to provide practical, creative, exciting design solutions.
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+ DIGITAL DESIGN The power of digital technology is used to create accurate designs which consider real world practicalities.
We use the most up to date digital 3D software to create designs in a process called 3D computer aided design (CAD). The software allows full control of all dimensions and uses the skill of our highly experienced team to create precise virtual representations of designs, which consider their intended manufacturing techniques in the process. The designs can be
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tested and refined within the 3D CAD system using real world parameters.
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+ DESIGN FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING Understanding additive manufacturing is key to getting the most from the technology.
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Additive manufacturing and 3D print technologies allow the production of high performance and specialist physical components in a variety of materials and processes. Not every product can take advantage of these processes, so designing with involvement of additive manufacturing and 3D printing requires the in-depth understanding of materials, processes and design that we offer our clients.
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+ PART OF THE CHESTER MEDICAL SOLUTIONS FAMILY Addition Design and Research is part of the Chester Medical Solutions family of companies. With over 300 employees, the Chester Medical Solutions family specialises in contract medical manufacturing and research. With expertise in medical devices, packaging and pharmaceuticals, our close relationship gives Addition Design and Research significant resource beyond the creative process for development, testing, digital technology and certification.
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Benefiting from a strong network and significant manufacturing heritage, Addition Design and Research operates from a purpose-built facility in the UK’s premiere Advanced Manufacturing Park in Sheffield, UK.
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weare@addition.design
Unit 1A, Building 3 AMP Technology Centre Brunel Way Sheffield S60 5WG
PHONE +44 (0)1142 693 869