en.Wedoany.com Reported - Industrial manufacturing is undergoing a period of profound transformation, with plasma-transferred-arc-based additive manufacturing technology continuously driving the shift in production processes. This process enables the production of geometrically complex components directly from 3D models in a material- and resource-saving manner, with batch sizes as small as a single unit. Initially used primarily for rapid prototyping, this technology can now produce structural components using various metal additive manufacturing methods, eliminating the need for costly mold development—for example, replicating discontinued spare parts for long-life capital goods.

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Lower Austria, SBI GmbH specializes in the development and manufacturing of plasma welding equipment and automation systems. Its core components are self-developed plasma welding power sources. Since 2009, these power sources have also been integrated into metal additive manufacturing systems based on plasma-transferred-arc technology, and since 2016, they have been delivered to customers as highly customized turnkey solutions. For machine automation, SBI selected Sigmatek's modular building kit, completing the development of a new generation of equipment in just four months.

SBI Head of Development Johannes Niedermayer noted: "Compared to other arc welding processes, plasma welding focuses on robust, clean operating characteristics—spatter-free, low fume—which creates favorable conditions for the additive manufacturing of metals such as titanium, stainless steel, and aluminum." He added: "Compared to laser cladding, plasma technology significantly reduces investment costs and eliminates the need for laser safety measures."

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