Designing for process Designing parts specifically for AM saves on costs and lead-times Hittech Group BV is a group of companies supplying services in system integration, casting and sub-contract manufacturing for other companies. In order to offer a more complete service portfolio to their customers, Hittech and 3T-am formed a strategic alliance to work on a range of projects. This alliance enables Hittech to offer its customers the benefits of Additive Manufacturing. In return, it allows 3T-am access to Hittech’s world class design and ‘value engineering’ expertise and high- end volume production machining and finishing capabilities. Reducing the number of production steps from 38 to 9, reducing lead-time from 20 to just 5 weeks, and giving a cost reduction of more than 30%. P

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