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SmartAM - Optimisation of Material Usage in Additive Manufacturing Operations

Projects/Open Innovation
10 hours ago
2 min read

SmartAM is an enabling collaboration between Authentise and the Digital Manufacturing Centre (DMC) designed to deliver a step-change in the efficiency, traceability, and sustainability of additive manufacturing (AM) operations. The project will deploy and validate Authentise's advanced FLOWS Manufacturing Execution System (MES) within DMC's live production environment, focusing on digital materials management, automated powder re-use, real-time analytics, and end-to-end traceability.





Key Innovations


  • Integrated Digital Platform: SmartAM unifies all aspects of material and production management within a single MES, moving beyond fragmented or manual solutions.

  • Advanced Materials Management: Real-time inventory optimisation; Automated powder re-use and qualification workflows; Closed-loop feedback for continuous improvement; Comprehensive digital traceability of metal powder feedstock.

  • Sustainability and Compliance: The solution will deliver measurable reductions in raw material waste, improved productivity, and enhanced compliance with sector standards (e.g., AS9100).


Business Model Innovation: The Scalable Digital AM Factory

SmartAM establishes the digital and operational baseline for a new business model: a scalable, turnkey AM digital factory. This will enable Authentise and DMC to offer a "factory-in-a-box" solution, allowing large manufacturers or OEMs to rapidly deploy fully digital, production-ready AM facilities anywhere in the world. The demonstrator at DMC will serve as a high-profile reference site, supporting global engagement and future collaborative ventures.


Market and Impact

Targeting UK and international AM manufacturers, especially SMEs, as well as OEMs in aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors. The offering will be an easy-to-adopt digital solution for manufacturing activities with several proven benefits:


  • At least 10% reduction in metal powder waste during AM operations

  • 15% increase in production throughput through improved workflows and machine idle time

  • Broader adoption of digital MES solutions to further identify production bottlenecks and improvements in manufacturing operations


Alignment with Made Smarter Innovation


SmartAM directly supports the competition's goals for productivity, resource efficiency, and digital transformation in manufacturing, especially supporting the SME community.


By accelerating digital transformation in AM, SmartAM will position both partners---and the UK more broadly---at the forefront of next-generation manufacturing. The project will unlock new routes to market, export opportunities, and long-term growth, while providing a replicable model for sector-wide adoption and impact.


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