Your Additive Manufacturing Research Provider

Added Scientific Limited (ASL) is an independent, technology-agnostic Additive Manufacturing (AM) and digital printing contract research company providing consultancy, problem-solving and lab-based technical services.

Understanding our expertise

Our industry-leading knowledge, Additive Manufacturing expertise and wide range of specialist equipment mean that we can develop the technology needed to help your idea succeed.

Material Development: UV and IR Curable Resins

Supporting 3D printing material end-users and material vendors in the development of new and innovative UV and IR curable resins.
Material Development: Functional Inks and Binders

Supporting 2D and 3D printing materials user and material vendors in the development of new and innovative functional inks and binders.
Process Optimisation: Material Jetting and Binder Jetting

Providing unrivalled capability and laboratory capacity in material and binder jetting for 2D and 3D printing users and technology vendors and materials retailers.
Process Optimisation: Metal and Polymer Powder 3D Printing

Providing extensive expertise to 3D printing users, machine manufacturers and materials vendors in both polymer and metallic powder-based processes.
Design for AM/3DP: Innovative Design Solutions

Enabling AM/3DP users achieve design excellence by combining a first principle approach with computational modelling, part consolidation and lattice integration.
Design for AM/3DP: Simulation and Topology Optimisation

Enabling AM/3DP users to maximise component efficiency through advanced FEA & CFD simulation and multi-physics driven topology optimisation.

Working in partnership

Our clients are at the heart of every project. That’s why we’re happy to accommodate any specific needs you might have, including intellectual property ownership and non-disclosure agreements.

Clear approach to Intellectual Property Ownership

We understand how important IP is to our customers. From the outset of a project, we are transparent about the ownership of any IP developed through our research.
Strict non-disclosure agreements

We work with global companies on highly strategic and confidential projects. We will never publish or share any research created through client projects without permission.

Unlocking the potential of Additive Manufacturing

Our core philosophy is to bring together cutting-edge science and engineering research to create bespoke Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing solutions for companies interested in implementing this disruptive technology. Get in touch to find out more about how our services can work for you and your business.

Cutting-edge equipment & technology

Our range of cutting-edge Additive Manufacturing equipment suits all requirements, from the fundamental sciences of materials and processes to high-end metallic and experimental inkjet systems. We have access to a wide range of Additive Manufacturing equipment, and one of the most comprehensive laboratories available. Whether you’re looking for design solutions, material analysis or process development, our specialist equipment can push your project to the next level.

View our Full Kit List

POWDER BED FUSION

We have a range of powder bed fusion systems both for laser sintering of polymers and selective laser melting of metal powders.
POLYMER Systems

Our polymeric Additive Manufacturing systems include Material Jetting, Powder Bed Fusion and Stereolithography, allowing us to undertake material and process development.
MATERIAL JETTING

Using our range of cutting-edge equipment, we can develop entirely new processes for customers or optimise existing processes to improve performance.
FORMULATION FACILITY

Our wide range of analytical equipment allow us to develop new materials, focusing on the underpinning material science of Additive Manufacturing.