Manufacturer of L-PBF and DED machines for metal additive manufacturing with software, training, and process support
AddUp
Cébazat (FR) · Aachen (DE) · Cincinnati, OH (US)New on Amplifa
About AddUp
AddUp is a joint venture of Michelin and Fives and manufactures metal 3D printing systems based on Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) and Directed Energy Deposition (DED). The FormUp machine series (PBF) offers high surface quality with a roller recoater, open parameter platforms, and automated powder management; the BeAM 400 and BeAM 800 systems (DED) are designed for near-net-shape production, repair of wear parts, and multi-metal applications. The portfolio is complemented by process monitoring software (AddUp Dashboards), material development, qualification support (IQ/OQ/PQ, AMS7003, ISO 13485, AS9100), and a comprehensive training program. Materials include steel, titanium, aluminum (including AlSi7Mg), and Inconel. Applications range from injection molding tools and heat exchangers to structural parts for aerospace and medical technology. AddUp GmbH, based in Aachen, operates an AM Tooling Competence Center together with the WBA Aachen Toolmaking Academy featuring an installed FormUp 350.
- Site
- Cébazat
- Processes
- Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF / PBF), Directed Energy Deposition (DED), Repair/coating of wear parts (DED Feature Addition), Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM), topology optimization, prototyping, Training & education for metal AM (L-PBF, DED, DfAM, HSE, maintenance), Training/education (AddUp Academy, e-learning, DfAM), Machine installation, Qualification support (IQ/OQ/PQ, AMS7003, ISO13485, AS9100)
- Materials
- Steel (alloys), Titanium (alloys), Aluminum (AlSi7Mg), Inconel, Laser Powder Bed Fusion (FormUp series), Directed Energy Deposition (BeAM 400/800), Aluminum AlSi7Mg, Inconel (nickel alloys)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ITAR, CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification), CMMC
- Industries
- Medical technology, Toolmaking, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Motorsport, Energy
- 01
Consulting/Customer Journey (Discovery)
- 02
DfAM & topology optimization
- 03
L-PBF or DED production
- 04
In-process monitoring (AddUp Dashboards)
- 05
Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- 06
Scale-up to an automated AM shop floor
Materials & Processes
Laser Powder Bed Fusion (FormUp series)
Production-ready melt bed process with a roller recoater for fine details and high surface quality, build volume up to 350 × 350 × 1000 mm.
Directed Energy Deposition (BeAM 400/800)
Deposition welding for near-net-shape parts, repair of wear parts, and multi-metal construction, also with reactive powders.
Aluminum AlSi7Mg
For compact, single-pass printed heat exchangers with high thermal performance.
Inconel (nickel alloys)
For thermally highly stressed parts such as double-curved heat exchangers.
Steel alloys
Standard material for structural and toolmaking-related applications.
Titanium alloys
For lightweight, corrosion-resistant parts in aerospace and medical technology.
Locations
Cébazat (HQ)
FRHeadquarters
Aachen
DEAddUp GmbH / AM Tooling Competence Center with WBA (FormUp 350)
- Part weight / size
- Build edge up to 350 mm
- Lot size
- Prototype to series
- Materials
- Steel, titanium, aluminum, Inconel
- FormUp 350 (L-PBF, up to 4× 500 W fiber laser)
Cincinnati, OH
USAddUp Solution Center
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF / PBF)Additive | Best-in-class surface finish | 350 mm × 350 mm × 1000 mm | – | Series production | Steel, Titanium, Aluminum, Inconel |
| Directed Energy Deposition (DED)Additive | – | – | – | – | Metals (also reactive powders), Multi-metal |
| Repair/coating of wear parts (DED Feature Addition)Additive | – | – | – | – | Metals |
| Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM), topology optimization, prototypingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Training & education for metal AM (L-PBF, DED, DfAM, HSE, maintenance)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L-PBF machine (Powder Bed Fusion), FormUp 350 Evolution | AddUp FormUp 350 Evolution | – | 350 x 350 x 1000 mm (~122.5 L) | – | – |
| L-PBF machine (Powder Bed Fusion), FormUp 350, up to 4x 500 W ytterbium fiber laser | AddUp FormUp 350 | – | Build edge up to 350 mm | – | – |
| DED machine | AddUp (BeAM) BeAM 400 (Modulo) | – | – | – | – |
| DED machine (large format) | AddUp (BeAM) BeAM 800 | – | – | – | – |
| 4-laser PBF system | AddUp FormUp | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certifications
AddUp operates according to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485; qualification support includes IQ/OQ/PQ, AMS7003, and AS9100. AddUp Dashboards enables real-time monitoring and traceability of all process data via MQTT/OPC-UA.
| Evidence | Cébazat (HQ) | Aachen | Cincinnati, OH |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |||
| ISO 13485 | |||
| ITAR | |||
| CMMC |
History
- 2021
First contacts and digital workshops with WBA Aachen on the initiative of the AM Tooling Competence Center
- 2022
Founding of AddUp GmbH in Aachen (April 2022)
- 2023
Launch of the AM Tooling Competence Center with the WBA Aachen Toolmaking Academy; installation of the FormUp 350