Additive Manufacturing Resources at ISU

CIRAS engineers use specialized technology and materials to help Iowa companies develop innovative products and processes to meet the increasing needs of their customers.

Technical assistance available to Iowa businesses includes:

• Understanding the various 3D printing technologies
• Help selecting the best technology and materials to meet the needs of a specific application
• Access to advanced 3D printing technologies
• Support for innovation programs
• Rapid options for industrial tooling needs

Last year, Iowa companies using these services reported saving up to 50 percent of the time to obtain production tooling, in addition to months of product and process development time.

To seek guidance about 3D printing services or to schedule a no-cost assessment, contact your Regional CIRAS Account Manager or 3D Printing lead Chris Hill.

CIRAS provides several related services, including:

• Product/Process Design
• Laser Scanning
• Finite Element Analysis
• Product Testing
• Materials