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Real applications. Relevant knowledge. Right connections.
Additive Companion is your direct connection to the Additive Manufacturing ecosystem, bringing real-world applications, relevant knowledge, technologies and industry expertise together in one platform. Discover proven solutions, explore the people and processes behind them, and connect directly with the right partners. For users and providers alike, AC turns scattered information into valuable insights, visibility and business opportunities.
- Structured and organised
- Independent
- Technology-agnostic
- Ad-free
- Free to join for users and providers
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One platform – multiple benefits
The challenge: an industry full of potential, but hard to navigate.
Find what matters. Skip the endless search.
Search your industry, not the entire internet. Turn scattered information into connected know-how. Search by industry, application, technology, material or location.
Alternatively explore community favourites and your nearest partners.
Learn from real applications, not marketing claims.
Tired of always seeing the same spotlight projects? Go beyond a glossy image.
Follow the challenge, approach, solution and outcome; explore the materials, technologies, process steps and partners behind the result. Use each case as a gateway to related expertise.
Reach the people behind the technology.
Finding the right expertise to help realise your AM ambition can be confusing and time-consuming.
Connect directly to the companies and specialists behind each application; including manufacturers, service providers, material suppliers and research partners.
Reach beyond the usual AM audience.
Many providers invest in marketing and trade shows but often reach the same industry audience.
Make applications discoverable across industries, technologies and manufacturing challenges; all year round.
Keep connections alive beyond events.
Trade shows and conferences are valuable but time-limited and often expensive. Contacts and insights are easily lost.
Connect physical events with digital access to featured applications, participating providers and industry expertise; available before, during and after the show.
Stay relevant. Understand your market.
Keeping track of new applications, technologies and market opportunities takes continuous effort.
Save applications, follow your interests and access tailored content and market insights. Analytics show which content attracts interest.
Every application shows the full process chain – and who did what
- 01DesignDesign or DfAM consultancy
- 02Pre-processingSoftware provider
- 03PrintingService bureau or machine manufacturer
- 04Post-processingPost-processing specialist
- 05TestingTesting specialist
How to get started with Additive Companion
- Discover contentFull access only after free registration!
- Register for freeCreate your account and join the AM ecosystem as a user or provider.
- Create your user profileAdd your interests, expertise, industry focus and relevant information.
- Claim your company profileYour company might already have been included by Additive Companion using publicly available information. Take ownership of an existing provider listing and manage your company's presence.
- Connect to applicationsLink your company to relevant applications and showcase your involvement, technologies and capabilities.
- Save and organiseSave all that you find relevant to your personal library, building specific or curated custom collections of essential assets to keep and share.
- Showcase applicationsShare your own real-world projects, including challenges, solutions, processes and outcomes.
- Connect with expertsDiscover the companies and people behind applications and establish direct connections.
- Personalise your experienceSelect your interests to receive relevant applications, knowledge and industry updates.
- Like, save or share applicationsBookmark relevant projects, build collections and stay connected to topics that matter to you.
- Choose your membershipStart with free registration and upgrade for additional features and benefits.
Applications at the heart
- Smart search & filtersSpecific discovery tools.
- Application databaseReal-world uses of AM.
- Knowledge baseTechnologies, materials and processes.
- Provider directoryCompanies, their capabilities and expertise.
- Collections and librariesCreate your own collections and libraries with everything you find relevant.
- Engagement buttonsLike, save, share, add to collections.
- Direct connections and messagingAccess to industry experts and partners.
- Connected communityDirect messaging, favourites, likes and recommendations.
- EventsIndustry events and related applications.
- PersonalisationInterests, saved applications and collections.
- Tailored content deliveryRelevant applications, knowledge and updates delivered based on your individual interests.
- Provider visibilityCompany profiles and application showcases.
- Market insightsEngagement analytics and business opportunities.
Before you sign up
Is it really free?
Yes. Browsing is free without an account, and creating an account is free for users and providers. Optional paid plans add further features.
Why is my company already listed?
To provide a comprehensive, technology-agnostic directory for the additive manufacturing industry, Additive Companion may create basic factual listings using verified, publicly available information or licensed data sources. If your company is already listed, you can claim your profile free of charge at any time to verify ownership, update details, add applications, or request modifications.
Do paying providers rank higher?
No. There are no ads and no paid rankings: visibility is earned through real applications. Premium plans add visibility tools, downloads and analytics – never a better ranking.
Is Additive Companion a marketplace?
No. Additive Companion operates strictly as an open, neutral platform connecting users and providers. Any subsequent commercial contracts, purchase orders, or NDAs are executed directly between you and the third party.
Do users and providers need separate accounts?
No. One free account works for both. If your company provides AM solutions, claim or create its profile from the same account.
Less searching. More relevant connections. More AM opportunities.
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