When You Don't Have All the Time in the World
Whether you need a single, one-off prototype or a full production run of high-performance alloy components, you can now get them produced in days, rather than weeks or months.
Since 2019, our Additive Manufacturing team has established itself as an industry expert in laser powder bed fusion processes, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our journey has taken us to the very top of the industry and even to the Moon, with components from our AM division on board the Intuitive Machines lunar lander in February 2024.
State-of-the-Art Technology
Nikon SLM 280 Powder Bed Fusion Systems
February 2024 marked a historic milestone as the Intuitive Machines IM-1 mission Nova-C lunar lander touched down on the Moon's surface. We are proud to have contributed precision-engineered components crafted by Howco Additive Manufacturing to this remarkable achievement.
Our custom-engineered components are comparable to those made using traditional manufacturing techniques, engineered to perform as well as – or better than traditionally manufactured components.
Components from our Additive Manufacturing division have been sent to space and landed on the moon, an extremely reassuring endorsement of the dependability of our high-quality parts.
Lead time is radically reduced from months to days, which guarantees continuity of service and means you can keep pace with demand, even for the most complex components.
Now, the precision-engineered components needed to perform in the most demanding applications can also be the ones created rapidly, at the time of greatest need.
Our facilities are certified to AS9100 and ISO9001 standards for Manufacture of Additively Manufactured Parts including Machining, Heat Treatment, Testing and Hot Isostatic Pressing.
Learn moreAt the core of Howco's additive manufacturing prowess lies a dedication to innovation and excellence. With a wide array of metal alloys, including Ti-based and Ni-based alloys, our solution offers unparalleled versatility and precision to clients operating in the harshest environments worldwide.
Our specialized materials include Ti-6Al-4V, Inconel 718, Inconel 625, 316L stainless steel, and proprietary aerospace alloys like C103. Partnering with industry leaders like Nikon SLM Solutions enhances our capabilities with the latest advancements in additive manufacturing technology.
Contact our additive manufacturing experts to discuss how we can reduce your lead times and deliver high-performance components for your most demanding applications.
Our additive manufacturing solutions serve a diverse range of industries that require high-performance components with complex geometries and rapid delivery.
From lunar lander components to rocket nozzles, our aerospace-grade additive manufacturing delivers lightweight, high-strength parts with complex internal geometries optimized for thermal management.
Deliver critical downhole and subsea components with exceptional corrosion resistance and complex internal flow paths. Reduce lead times from months to days for urgent field replacements.
Create patient-specific medical devices and surgical instruments with biocompatible materials. Our additive manufacturing enables complex lattice structures and anatomically optimized designs.
Discover our state-of-the-art additive manufacturing facility. Follow the journey of components from digital files to reality, including our rigorous quality inspection process.