Next event

26/08/2026

TechBBQ 2026

AI for Quality Assessment in Directed Energy Deposition Additive Manufacturing

Service description

Access to a sensorized, robot-based Directed Energy Deposition Additive Manufacturing cell for the integration, testing and validation of AI-based, quality assessment solutions.

Expected results:
  1. End-User Benefits: Early detection of defects and anomalies, improved final part quality and reduced scrap rates

  2. Technology Developer Benefits: Opportunity to integrate and validate innovative add-on functions on DED AM processes, access to sensor infrastructure, AM equipment and combined AI and process expertise

Deliverables: Experimentation and validation reports on AI-based quality assessment solutions for DED AM, performance evaluation results

Methodology:

Exploration with the client, e.g. technical analysis, feasibility concept.

Target:

Technology providers and AI developers wanting to integrate, test, and validate AI-based quality assessment solutions for Directed Energy Deposition (DED) additive manufacturing processes.

Manufacturing companies and industrial end-users wanting to improve part quality, detect defects early, and reduce scrap rates through advanced monitoring and analysis.

Client Required Infrastructure: Process specifications and quality requirements (e.g., materials, geometries, acceptance criteria)

Enhance your manufacturing
project with AI technologies