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FAQs

Is this only for production, or also for prototyping?

Both. We help you prototype toward production so early wins map to long-term capacity.

Can you support specific steps like post-processing or training?

Yes. Depowdering, finishing/polishing, parameter development, and team training (DfAM, operator/maintenance, safety, documentation) are all available as standalone projects.

Which materials do you support?

Metals (Ti-6Al-4V, Inconel, stainless, tool steel, copper alloys) and polymers (PA12/PA11, high-temp blends). We’ll advise on finish and process compatibility. 

REGIONAL ADVANTAGE

Serving MO, KS, IL, OK, TX, LA, NE, CO, UT, WY, ID, IA, MT, NM, with selected projects in Brazil & Argentina.

 

Local response, global technology.

HOW WE DE-RISK ADOPTION

Define Objectives

Assess the Application

Pick the Right Process & Material

Design & Validate

Integrate & Train

Finish & Prove

Qualify & Certify

Scale

Optimize & Sustain

REAL WORLD EXAMPLES

Conformal-Cooled Mold Insert:

LPBF tool steel insert with internal channels; 28% cycle-time reduction and improved dimensional stability.


Textured Core for Injection Mold:

Printed micro-texture and venting features; improved surface finish and part ejection.

Tooling & Molding Efficiency

Lightweight Titanium Bracket:

Topology-optimized aerospace bracket; 45% mass reduction, stiffness maintained; deburred and polished to spec.


Lattice Energy Absorber:

Tuned-stiffness lattice for impact control and weight savings; media-finished for consistent response.

Lightweight & High-Performance Structures

Copper Cold Plate:

Internal micro-channels for enhanced heat rejection; leak-tested and flatness-qualified.

 

RF Waveguide Housing:

Consolidated multi-piece assembly into one printed unit; improved repeatability and reduced leak paths.

Thermal & Electrical Management

Downhole Manifold Body:

Corrosion-resistant alloy with integrated flow passages; fewer gaskets and fittings, faster assembly.


Robot EOAT with Internal Pneumatics:

Printed air passages remove external tubes; faster changeovers and safer routing.

Fluid & Mechanical Integration

Surgical Drill Guide:

Patient-specific polymer guide with radiographic markers; cleaned and packaged per hospital SOP.

Medical & Precision Applications

Inspection Fixture (Polymer SLS):

Modular nests with embedded datum features; reduced CMM setup by 60%.

Metrology & Inspection Tools

ADDITIVE SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY INDUSTRY

Mold Makers & Tooling

Where it helps:

  • Conformal-cooled inserts that cut cycle time and reduce scrap

  • Bridge & pilot tooling to launch while hard tooling is in flight

  • Textured/vented cores & lifters for difficult fills and warpage control

  • Hybrid strategies (printed inserts + machined base) for cost and serviceability

 

Typical materials & processes:

  • Tool steels, maraging steel, copper alloys (LPBF); PA12/PA11 filled polymers; high-temp photopolymer for quick molds
    Example wins: 20–40% cooling-time reduction with conformal channels; same-week bridge tooling to seize urgent orders

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High-Precision Job Shops

Where it helps:

  • Rapid Jigs/Fixtures/EOAT to accelerate setups and inspection

  • Small-batch production parts with complex features

  • Copper electrodes & conformal coolant for EDM and machining ops

  • Digital spares to win service/retrofit work

 

Example parts: soft jaws with internal vacuum, multi-op inspection nests, lightweight robot grippers with internal pneumatics

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Wherever precision and performance matter, NB Additive helps manufacturers succeed.

 

Additive manufacturing isn’t just for prototypes anymore, it’s reshaping how teams design, build, and compete. At NB Additive, we bring proven technologies and practical know-how to help companies unlock new opportunities across metals and polymers, from the first part to audited production.

Electronics & Thermal Management

Where it helps:

  • Cold plates & heat sinks with complex internal micro-channels

  • Waveguides & RF housings consolidated from multi-piece assemblies

  • Battery module hardware with embedded cooling and routing

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Research, Education & Labs

Where it helps:​

  • Pilot AM cells and sample development

  • Curriculum & lab SOPs (safety, ESD/ATEX, inert gas)

  • Joint projects with industry-grade post-processing

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Automotive & Motorsports

Where it helps:

  • Cooling plates & ducting with conformal paths

  • Lightweight brackets and integrated mounts

  • Rapid track-side spares and test hardware

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Robotics & Automation

Where it helps:

  • End-of-arm tooling (EOAT): lighter, stiffer, cleaner cable routing

  • Pneumatic manifolds with internal channels to reduce leaks/fittings

  • Machine guarding & sensor mounts tailored to your cell

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Aerospace & Defense

Where it helps:

  • Lightweight brackets and latticed structures for mass reduction

  • Thermal hardware (cold plates, heat exchangers, nozzle liners)

  • Environmental control & ducting with integrated features

  • Avionics/RF components with consolidated assembly

 

Typical materials & processes: Ti-6Al-4V, Inconel 718/625, AlSi10Mg (LPBF); PA12/PEEK (SLS), post-processing with validated workflows

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Medical & Dental

Where it helps:

  • Patient-specific implants and surgical guides

  • Dental frameworks and printed investment casting patterns

  • Instrument handles with ergonomic lattices and weight reduction

 

Focus: biocompatibility, repeatability, cleanable surfaces, and documentation that fits your quality system

Energy & Industrial Equipment

Where it helps:

  • Pump/impeller & compressor components with optimized flow paths

  • Downhole and refinery tooling with wear-resistant features

  • Manifolds and valve bodies with internal channels to cut pressure drop

 

Example parts: corrosion-resistant housings, high-temp brackets, integrated sensor mounts

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