AMAS (Additive Manufacturing Advisory System)

AMAS is the next generation Manufacturing Resource Planner (MRP III). Engineering teams involved in 3D printing, also known as Additive Manufacturing (AM), use this one software system to manage:

Projects
People
Machines
Materials
Jobs

to create an efficient AM production flow.

With built-in flexible templates, it’s easy to enter data such as fluid and static machine information, material records, and part information. This means that once you make a part on your AM equipment, everyone in your organization knows exactly how to repeat that process.

The information is linked and stored in a centralized database, accessed by pre-defined user roles. Documentation, certificates, lab files, etc. can be attached to these records.

AMAS uses visual search technology, which can be used to search and compare lab images such as grain size and microstructure. In addition, visual search can also be used to search through historical digital assets to find relevant tooling, part designs, previous quotes, and procurement data.

Benefits

Ongoing improvement of the relationships between raw materials, machines, processes, and part geometry
Print success predictability
Captured data can be used for predictive maintenance
Standardized processes
Traceability throughout entire project lifecycle
Creates project history for future reference
One application to manage projects, people, machines, materials, and jobs

AMAS is a sophisticated, yet user-friendly, project management system for additive and advanced manufacturing. The screenshots below show the two main problems solved by AMAS: traceability and repeatability.

benefits

AMAS is the working name for this system, now in final development for the US Air Force. It is scheduled to be market-ready in June 2020, as AMAS or under another brand name.

There is much more AMAS can do. If your organization is significantly involved in Additive Manufacturing, please contact us if you wish to be a beta tester.