Additive Manufacturing Processes
Additive manufacturing has revolutionized the way things are made. It has opened up new and exciting possibilities for designers, customers and industry alike. At a low cost and in a short timeframe, even complex geometries can be built. It allows extensive customization, manufacturing flexibility, and on-demand delivery.
GIGCL – the leading gas supplier for additive manufacturing
As in all manufacturing processes, the quality of the end product greatly depends on the properties of the base material and the precision of the machinery. Process gases play a vital role in additive manufacturing outcomes and are involved in every step of the AM fabrication chain – from metal powder production and handling through 3D printing to post-production processing. Thanks to our proven expertise in gases and metallurgy, we have been the partner of choice since the earliest developments of the additive manufacturing industry, supporting customers with a comprehensive supply network for world-class industrial and specialty gases, bespoke gas mixtures, innovative application technologies, groundbreaking control and monitoring equipment and gas supply solutions.
Linde Global Development Center for Additive Manufacturing
Linde is known as the leading gas and application provider for additive manufacturing, supporting many key steps in the value chain. Our products and know-how enable state-of-the-art production of durable, high-end products. But our objectives go way beyond that. Reflecting our drive for ongoing development, our engineers are constantly pushing the limits of technology and innovation. We are positioned at the forefront of research and development, working together with industrial users, powder producers, equipment manufacturers and research institutes to improve industrial AM solutions for a host of industries including automotive, aerospace and medical.