VOCUS GmbH

Company or Institution Description:

VOCUS GmbH develops innovative solutions for the additive manufacturing of polymer and metal components. The company focuses on continuous-fiber-reinforced PA6-CFRP structures, Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM), and hybrid manufacturing technologies. Since 2019, VOCUS has been supplying aerospace customers and, using the EASA-certified spacer for the SOLO 2625, has been successfully manufacturing a series-produced additive-manufactured product made of Inconel.

Technology / Research

Research and development in the field of additive manufacturing of metallic components, with a focus on DfAM, hybrid manufacturing processes, high-temperature materials, process qualification, digital twins, digital spare parts supply, lightweight construction, and the certification of safety-critical applications for aviation and industry.

Products / (Service) Offerings

• Contract Manufacturing
• Development of additively manufactured aerospace components
• EASA-certified AM components (SOLO 2625 thrust piece)
• Development and manufacturing of continuous-fiber-reinforced PA6-CFRP components
• Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM)
• Design and Component Optimization
• Reverse Engineering
• Hybrid manufacturing technologies
• Prototype and small-batch production
• Qualification and Industrialization of Additive-Manufactured Components
• Technology Consulting and R&D Collaborations

Information

VOCUS GmbH develops and industrializes innovative solutions for additive manufacturing with a focus on high-performance applications. The company combines materials development, Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM), engineering, and qualification to create end-to-end product and process solutions. A particular focus is on the development of continuous-fiber-reinforced PA6 CFRP components as well as hybrid manufacturing technologies for the functional and economic optimization of complex components. Since 2019, VOCUS has been supplying the aviation industry with additively manufactured products. With the EASA-certified thrust piece for the SOLO 2625, one of the first additively manufactured series products of its kind was successfully introduced into flight operations. In addition, VOCUS is involved in national and European research projects focused on sustainable aviation, lightweight construction, digital twins, MRO, and the industrialization of additive manufacturing processes.