TBGA Toolbox
Grow your business with the help of TBGA expertise, tools, and models.
Tools & Models
TBGA combines industry data and knowledge, deep process expertise, and data analytics to create proprietary tools, models, and processes that help our clients navigate the landscape with more insight.
Industry Expertise
Our team of engineers, material scientists, and media specialists have broad firsthand expertise. We have qualified AM parts for medical, aerospace, and transportation that bring expertise to our client's journey.
TBGA Tools
TBGA Simplified View of AM ⇢
While there are a variety of AM technologies, this tool provides users with a way to analyze how these three elements work together to define the process: (1) How do you form the LAYER? (2) How is the ENERGY applied? (3) How is the MATERIAL applied?
TBGA AM Maturity Model ⇢
The AM Maturity Model describes the additive manufacturing learning process as applied to product development. As machine, material and design skills mature, so does the ability to utilize AM to maximize part requirements. This tool is a valuable asset for those embarking on the AM journey.
TBGA Designing for AM ⇢
TBGA provides a unique view for engineers as they must balance the restrictive and opportunistic aspects of AM for success - do you modify or design? It's key to note, Designing for AM = Modifyign for AM (MfAM) + Design for AM (DfAM).
AM Technologies ⇢
Using the three elements from the Simplified View of AM, we are able to categorize and define each technology by "family groups". This grouping helps provide context to technologies that fall outside the traditional seven such as Cold Spray.
TBGA AM Readiness Model ⇢
Is your company "ready" to adopt AM? The AM Readiness Model evaluates where your company currently stands on your AM journey by identifying capabilities of machine, material, digital, and people knowledge. This tool guides future areas of AM growth within an organization.
Requirements Frame the AM Process ⇢
Mass, Surface Finish, Criticality, Size, Materials - all impact which additive manufacturing process to use. Within this tool, TGBA highlights how the AM process will have to be capable to meet form, fit, and function to meet requirements.
TBGA 4 Lenses of AM ⇢
As AM has evolved, the distinct characteristics of the technologies have overlapped by definition. TBGA has broken down the definitions to identify four areas that all AM technologies have in common: Machines, Materials, Digital, and People.
AM Value Chain ⇢
The "Can I Print/Should I Print" questions are key when introducing AM. This model walks you through each crucial step of the value chain. It's an indispensable tool designed to ensure that every part meets the stringent requirements necessary for successful installation and deployment.
Qualification Framework ⇢
The Qualification Framework illustrates how all aspects of the qualification are part of certification too. The framework is dominated by requirements that must be met before moving to part/performance qualification and system certification.
Engineering Tools
AM Generative Design ⇢
We help clients explore the art of the possible using the best-in-class software solutions.
3D Modeling ⇢
Combining our expertise in MfAM and DfAM, we help create designs only possible in AM.
Cost Models ⇢
Our cost models help clients understand the expected costs of AM parts, trade machines, and technologies.
Human-guided Machine Learning ⇢
Our machine learning algorithms are tuned to work with small data sets found in process development and qualification. These tools are used to accelerate development of optimum process parameters for AM machines.
Facilities & Safety ⇢
Improve AM facility performance in material, equipment, employee and facility safety, and security with the TBGA Essential Elements of Facilities Safety tool.
Market Data Models
Integrated Demand Model ⇢
By incorporating data gathered by careful tracking of industry data and predictive modeling, our Integrated Demand Model estimates the global AM market for machines and feedstock.
Powder and Atomizer Model ⇢
Drawing on decades of powders production experience and capabilities tracking, the Powder and Atomizer Model helps assess process cost implications and production capacity.
Equipment Revenue Models ⇢
Using operating costs, utilization data, and market demand pricing, we have created models to predict revenue potential and investment profiles of AM equipment.
Advising
Improve performance and stimulate business growth through advanced manufacturing.
Training
Upskill your workforce with world-class applied learning from industrial AM experts.
Communications
Communicate your story and build connections to expand your reach.
