Nano Dimension, a leading provider of additive manufacturing solutions, has recently made an exciting announcement about its acquisition of Additive Flow, a renowned UK-based company specializing in 3D design simulation and optimization solutions. This strategic move marks a significant step forward in Nano Dimension’s product development strategy, particularly in the realm of computer-aided engineering and design.
Additive Flow has gained recognition for its powerful simulation software that covers a wide range of properties, including mechanical, thermal, and thermo-mechanical aspects, as well as frequency and fatigue across various materials and processes. This software has proven to be immensely helpful in making design, production, and quality decisions, optimizing critical factors such as cost, weight, manufacturing productivity, and yield simultaneously.
By acquiring Additive Flow, Nano Dimension aims to enhance its capabilities in leveraging the benefits of additive manufacturing, with a specific focus on AI and GPU-accelerated software. The integration of Additive Flow’s cutting-edge technology into Nano Dimension’s proprietary design package suite, FLIGHT, will significantly boost customer’s ability to swiftly and cost-effectively replicate, design, and enhance prototypes of Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME) components.
“The Additive Flow team is extremely excited to join Nano Dimension. Our solution was born out of the real engineering challenges we faced while harnessing the capabilities of advanced manufacturing,” stated Alexander Pluke, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer of Additive Flow. “Our platform has been built from the ground up, specifically to handle the complex data and decisions involved in digital engineering, allowing teams to focus on their primary goals. We consider ourselves fortunate to have found an exceptional partner in Nano Dimension, where our innovation can be maximized to its full potential. We are committed to building on our impressive track record and continuing to develop Additive Flow’s software to enhance Nano Dimension’s leading AM and AME product offerings.”
Nano Dimension’s overarching mission is to revolutionize electronics and mechanical manufacturing by introducing precision additive electronics and manufacturing techniques through Industry 4.0 principles. They rely on deep learning-based AI and cloud-based distributed manufacturing to drive significant advancements in manufacturing capabilities.
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In conclusion, Nano Dimension’s acquisition of Additive Flow represents a crucial milestone in their journey towards becoming a leader in additive manufacturing. With the integration of Additive Flow’s technology, Nano Dimension is perfectly positioned to deliver innovative solutions that enable swift and cost-effective replication, design, and enhancement of AME components’ prototypes. This partnership highlights Nano Dimension’s commitment to driving advancements in manufacturing capabilities and solidifies their position as a pioneer in the field of additive manufacturing.
