Additive Assurance
Additive Assurance is a Melbourne-based industrial-AI company that provides the AMiRIS in-situ quality assurance platform for metal laser powder bed fusion 3D printing, serving aerospace, defence, medical device, and energy manufacturers who need certified, auditable part quality.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersMelbourne, Australia
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Additive Assurance does
Additive Assurance is an Australian industrial-AI company that provides in-situ quality assurance for metal laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) additive manufacturing. Founded in 2019 as a Monash University spinout and headquartered in Melbourne, the company targets manufacturers in aerospace and defence, medical devices, energy, and industrial R&D who need auditable, layer-by-layer evidence that 3D-printed metal parts meet certification requirements, rather than relying solely on slow and expensive post-build inspection such as CT scanning. The company addresses a documented problem: conventional non-destructive testing and validation can consume 25–50% of part cost, is constrained by CT scanner chamber size for large or dense parts, and detects flaws only after machine time and material have been spent.
The core product is the AMiRIS® platform, comprising three components: an array of eight high-resolution hybrid long-exposure near-infrared (NIR) cameras (720–850nm) that capture meltpool emissions, morphology, and 3D topology with 30–40µm spatial resolution and 100% build coverage; an in-house developed deep learning analytics engine that performs 2D semantic segmentation per layer and 3D context mapping across layers, classifying defects such as porosity, lack of fusion, delamination, spatter, distortion, and recoater failures; and a browser-based software platform for multi-machine monitoring, Go/No-Go similarity comparison against golden reference builds, CT data validation, part grading, PDF build reports, and statistical trend reporting. The product line comprises AMiRIS Standard for 200–300mm L-PBF machines, AMiRIS-LF for 400–600mm large-format platforms, and AMiRIS Inside, an OEM integration kit that embeds the sensor and software stack into L-PBF machine platforms through a RESTful API.
Additive Assurance generates revenue through a mix of hardware system sales (AMiRIS Standard and AMiRIS-LF complete sensor, compute, and software bundles), recurring software subscriptions (annual billing, cloud or on-premise deployment with ITAR/EAR compliance options for regulated industries), OEM licensing royalties (AMiRIS Inside, white-label or co-branded for machine manufacturers), and pilot and professional services (a documented 30-day pilot program). Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales led by the CCO with an OEM-embedded channel: strategic partnerships with Nikon SLM Solutions (NXG 12-laser platform integration announced November 2025) and Additive Industries (MetalFAB portfolio integration announced August 2024) provide embedded distribution. The company exhibits at major industry events (RAPID+TCT, Formnext, ASTM ICAM) and has been validated externally as the top performer in the ASTRO America Actionable In-Situ Awareness Challenge in 2025, with cumulative disclosed venture funding of approximately $5.7M across rounds led by IP Group Australia (2020) and Significant Capital Ventures (2022).
Additive Assurance firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Additive Assurance
- Legal name
- Additive Assurance
- Website
- https://additiveassurance.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Additive Assurance is a Melbourne-based industrial-AI company that provides the AMiRIS in-situ quality assurance platform for metal laser powder bed fusion 3D printing, serving aerospace, defence, medical device, and energy manufacturers who need certified, auditable part quality.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Additive Assurance industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Additive Manufacturing Quality Assurance
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metrology & Inspection Systems (CMM, Laser Trackers, Optical Comparators) (IMAAAHAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Dimensional Inspection Software (GD&T, SPC, Reporting) (IMAAAHAD), Calibration, Traceability & Quality Standards (ISO/ASTM) (IMAAAHAI), Metrology Automation & Robotics (Automated Cells, In-Line Gauging) (IMAAAHAH)
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Where Additive Assurance is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Melbourne
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices1 record
Markets served
Additive Assurance business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- AMiRIS Hardware Systems: Sale of complete AMiRIS sensor and compute hardware systems (AMiRIS Standard, AMiRIS-LF) including sensor arrays, on-premise servers for large format machines, and installation. Hardware is sold as a complete system (sensor, compute, and software included) and generates data at ~30 MB per cm³ of build volume.
- AMiRIS Platform Software Subscription: Browser-based AMiRIS Platform software delivered via cloud or on-premise deployment. Cloud deployment includes automatic software updates, unlimited storage scaling, and enhanced AI/ML capabilities. On-premise option available for regulated industries requiring data sovereignty (ITAR, EAR compliance).
- AMiRIS Inside OEM Licensing: White-label or co-branded OEM integration kit licensing for L-PBF machine manufacturers embedding AMiRIS Inside as a factory-integrated module. Revenue from technology licensing, integration partnerships, and co-development with OEM partners (e.g., Nikon SLM Solutions, Additive Industries).
- Pilot and Implementation Services: 30-day pilot deployment program including installation, evidence charter development, report format configuration, and validation depth guidance for regulated manufacturing environments. Professional services supporting phased adoption in aerospace, defense, and medical sectors.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | AMiRIS Standard — for 200-300mm L-PBF machines |
| Other | Multi-year contract | AMiRIS-LF — for large-format L-PBF machines (400-600mm) |
| Licensing/ royalties | Multi-year contract | AMiRIS Inside — OEM integration kit |
| Subscription | Annual | Cloud Deployment |
| Subscription | Annual | On-Premise Deployment |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
Additive Assurance product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Additive Assurance sells the AMiRIS in-situ quality assurance platform for Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) metal additive manufacturing. The system combines a proprietary NIR camera sensor array, an AI/deep-learning analytics engine, and a browser-based software platform to capture layer-by-layer meltpool imagery during the build and detect defects (porosity, lack of fusion, delamination, spatter, distortion, recoater defects) in real time, replacing reactive post-build inspection.
Product overview
Additive Assurance offers a unified in-situ quality assurance platform for metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) additive manufacturing. The core AMiRIS system family consists of three integrated products: AMiRIS Standard for standard 200-300mm L-PBF machines, AMiRIS-LF for large-format systems (400mm+), and AMiRIS Inside for OEM machine manufacturer integration. The platform is built on three core components—the AMiRIS Sensor (NIR camera array), AMiRIS Analytics (deep learning engine for defect detection), and the AMiRIS Platform (browser-based visualization and reporting software)—all working together to provide real-time, layer-by-layer quality assurance that replaces reactive post-build inspection with proactive in-process monitoring.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- AMiRIS (Standard) In-situ process monitoring and quality assurance system for standard 200-300mm class Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) metal additive manufacturing machines, providing layer-by-layer traceability and real-time defect alerts for aerospace, defence, medical, energy, and R&D users.
- AMiRIS-LF (Large Format) Large-format in-situ quality assurance system for L-PBF machines with 400mm+ build platforms, covering up to 600x600mm build areas with 8+ ultra high-resolution NIR sensors, on-premise server, and enhanced processing for production-scale multi-laser builds.
- AMiRIS Inside (OEM Integration Kit) Factory-integrated sensor and software module for L-PBF machine OEMs (e.g., Nikon SLM Solutions, Additive Industries), embedding real-time in-situ quality assurance directly into next-generation machines via RESTful API, native UI embedding, and white-label or co-branded delivery.
Quantifiable outcome
- Conventional NDT and validation consume 25-50% of part cost in metal AM
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Additive Assurance
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Additive Assurance technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
AI capability6 records
Feature6 records
Additive Assurance partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.
- Nikon SLM SolutionsflagshipStrategic partnership to integrate AMiRIS Inside sensor and software platform into Nikon SLM Solutions' NXG platform for metal additive manufacturing. This integration enables simultaneous monitoring of all 12 lasers in production-scale metal AM for real-time quality assurance. Marked as a 'strategic partnership' and 'first time a near-infrared optical tomography system will monitor all 12 lasers simultaneously within a production-scale metal AM system.' Collaboration aims to advance certifiable, serial AM production for aerospace, defense, and energy sectors.
- Additive IndustriescorePartnership to integrate AMiRIS (Standard and LF) into Additive Industries' MetalFAB portfolio of laser powder bed fusion machines. Collaboration leverages complementary strengths to improve process monitoring for high-performance applications. Addresses market gap for in-process monitoring as AM printers increase build rates. AMiRIS is presented as a logical extension to the MetalFAB series, addressing the QA challenge with state-of-the-art in situ monitoring.
- ASTRO AmericaminorASTRO America, in collaboration with ASTM International's Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence and Florida State University's InSPIRE, selected Additive Assurance as top performer in the Actionable In-Situ Awareness Challenge. Five finalist companies conducted live demonstrations on ASTRO America's industrial-scale metal 3D printers in Panama City, Florida. Winners presented at ASTM ICAM and met with Stifel's investment team.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Additive Assurance competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Stratasys: Following its acquisition of Velo3D and Sigma Labs' PrintRite3D IP, Stratasys is a broad incumbent in metal AM with bundled in-situ QA. It competes in aerospace service bureaus and OEM channels similar to Additive Assurance's enterprise target market.
- EOS GmbH: EOS is the largest metal L-PBF machine OEM globally and offers EOSTATE Monitoring and Quality Suite for in-process monitoring integrated with its M-series machines. It competes head-to-head with AMiRIS via bundled monitoring while also being a potential OEM partner for the AMiRIS Inside program.
- Velo3D (now part of Stratasys): Following its acquisition of Sigma Labs (PrintRite3D in-situ melt pool monitoring), Velo3D — under Stratasys — fields Assure Quality software with comparable real-time defect detection for metal AM. It is the closest bundled incumbent competitor to AMiRIS in production-scale aerospace.
- Renishaw: Renishaw manufactures L-PBF machines (AM250/AM400/RENAM 500) and integrates process monitoring features directly into its RenAM platform. It is simultaneously a potential AMiRIS Inside OEM channel and a bundled-monitoring competitor.
- 3D Systems: 3D Systems manufactures DMP metal L-PBF machines (ProX DMP320/DMP350) and offers integrated process monitoring. It is a target OEM partner for AMiRIS Inside but also competes with bundled QA features on its installed base.
Direct peers
- Phase3D: Phase3D is an emerging direct competitor providing layer-by-layer in-situ monitoring for metal powder bed fusion using optical tomography. It targets a similar aerospace/defense buyer profile with comparable real-time defect detection claims.
Others
- Nikon SLM Solutions: Nikon SLM Solutions is a flagship OEM partner integrating AMiRIS Inside into the NXG XII 600 platform for simultaneous monitoring of all 12 lasers. As a strategic channel it expands reach rather than competes, but it also has internal monitoring capability.
- Additive Industries: Additive Industries is a Core-tier OEM partner integrating AMiRIS Standard and AMiRIS-LF into the MetalFAB portfolio (MetalFab 1, G2, 300Flex, 420K). It functions as a distribution and co-development channel for Additive Assurance.
Emerging players
- Additive Manufacturing Technologies (AMT): AMT provides automated post-processing and quality control workflows for AM parts (including metal), adjacent to in-situ QA. Its digital factory approach is thematically comparable as it sells QA-enabled throughput improvements to regulated manufacturers.
Regional players
- AML3D: AML3D is an Australian metal wire-arc additive manufacturer serving defense and energy customers. Although it operates a different AM modality and is not a direct technology competitor, it represents an overlapping Australian aerospace/defense customer base and a regional ecosystem signal.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Additive Assurance leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Additive Assurance funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors2 records
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Additive Assurance M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Additive Assurance
What does Additive Assurance do?
Additive Assurance sells the AMiRIS in-situ quality assurance platform for Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) metal additive manufacturing. The system combines a proprietary NIR camera sensor array, an AI/deep-learning analytics engine, and a browser-based software platform to capture layer-by-layer meltpool imagery during the build and detect defects (porosity, lack of fusion, delamination, spatter, distortion, recoater defects) in real time, replacing reactive post-build inspection.
Is Additive Assurance a public or private company?
Additive Assurance is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Additive Assurance founded?
Additive Assurance was founded in 2019. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Additive Assurance based?
Additive Assurance is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Additive Assurance make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. AMiRIS Hardware Systems are the primary driver. The others are AMiRIS Platform Software Subscription, AMiRIS Inside OEM Licensing and pilot and Implementation Services.
Who are Additive Assurance's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Stratasys, EOS GmbH, Velo3D (now part of Stratasys), Renishaw and 3D Systems. Phase3D is listed as a direct peer. Others are Nikon SLM Solutions and Additive Industries. Additive Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) is listed as an emerging player. AML3D is listed as a regional player.
Does Additive Assurance have an API?
Yes. AMiRIS Inside provides a comprehensive RESTful API for deep integration with OEM machine control systems, enabling real-time data exchange and potential for real-time feedback control. The API supports native UI embedding options.
What industry is Additive Assurance in?
Additive Assurance's product category is Additive Manufacturing Quality Assurance. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAAAHAC, Metrology & Inspection Systems (CMM, Laser Trackers, Optical Comparators), with a secondary code of IMAAAHAD, Dimensional Inspection Software (GD&T, SPC, Reporting). Its SIC code is 3823.