Based in Dresden, Germany, Additive Drives is on a mission to simplify electrification. The founders recognized the inefficiency of most electric motors on the market and set out to radically improve electric motor efficiency and power density, not only in automotive but also across aviation, agriculture, and industrial applications. Additive Drives quickly established itself as the world’s fastest prototyping company, and today focuses on delivering complete, highly specialized e-motors for demanding markets.
3D scanning at Additive Drives
Quality and quality assurance are important at Additive Drives, and 3D scanning technology plays a vital role in their workflow. The team demands rapid, precise measurements to verify both prototypes and produced tools. The speed of 3D measurement is essential: every tool or prototype at Additive Drives is checked the same day it’s produced, enabling overnight iterations and keeping product development moving at full speed.
Quality assurance with ATOS Q
To match this dynamic workflow, Additive Drives relies on ATOS Q. ATOS Q is a flexible, high-performance 3D scanner. It combines powerful Blue Light Technology and Triple Scan Principle for fast and accurate surface scans of complex components and optically uncooperative surfaces. The system is compact, simple-to-operate and specifically designed for production and prototyping environments. It delivers essential insights for optimizing designs and verifying parts and allows the Additive Drives team to maintain its strict quality standards while keeping development agile.
The fantastic thing about 3D scanning with ATOS Q is that it's very, very fast. This allows us to quickly check and adapt our tools and prototypes.
Committed to Sustainability
Sustainability is integral to both Additive Drives’ manufacturing and product philosophy. The company approaches sustainability from two angles:
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With the use of green energy and highly efficient production methods, Additive Drives reduces the environmental impact of manufacturing.
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By developing highly efficient electric motors, Additive Drives helps customers dramatically cut operational CO2 emissions, contributing to a cleaner, greener future for all.
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From motorsport to agriculture, Additive Drives is redefining what electric motors can do with help from advanced metrology solutions like ATOS Q. Want to see more about Additive Drives? Watch the full Maker Portrait:
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