Additive Automations
Develops robotic systems for automated support removal in metal additive manufacturing, enabling scalable production by reducing manual post-processing time.
- CEO / Founder
- Robert J Bush
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $2.5M
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Science Creates Ventures; Foresight Williams Technology; Bristol Private Equity Club; Angel investors
Technology & Products
Key Products
Robotic system for automated support removal
Technological Advantage
Proprietary agile and dexterous tool using robotics and machine vision to detect and remove supports, verified through partnerships with Renishaw and research institutions.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Automates the most time-consuming step in metal AM post-processing, reducing support removal time by up to 95% and enabling cost-effective scaling of AM production lines.
How They Differentiate
Focuses specifically on robotic automation for support removal in metal AM, unlike broader post-processing solutions; uses deep learning for precision, reducing manual labor by 95% compared to traditional methods.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers and engineering firms using metal AM for production
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
PostProcess Technologies; DyeMansion
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Raised $2.5M in seed funding; developing first commercial system for 2024 launch; team expanded to 10+ engineers; secured partnerships with major aerospace and automotive manufacturers
Major Milestones
Partnership with Renishaw for automated support removal project; Leading Project SALSA (Separation of Additive-Layer Supports by Automation)