Case Study: Alphaform achieves rapid, cost-efficient prototyping and superior part quality with Materialise e-Stage

Alphaform and e-Stage a recipe for success

Alphaform AG, a German prototyping and low‑volume manufacturing specialist, faced pressure from the economic crisis to convert CAD data into physical models faster and more cost‑efficiently. To meet this need, Alphaform has relied on Materialise software for years and adopted Materialise’s server‑based e‑Stage automatic build support generation to improve rapid turnaround and scalability.

Materialise implemented e‑Stage to automate support generation, producing flexible, pyramid‑style supports that handle complex geometries and build orientations while minimizing contact points. The result: significant lead‑time savings in data preparation, reduced finishing time and improved part quality — e‑Stage is now used to generate supports for 90% of Alphaform’s components (with Magics used for special cases).

Alphaform

Stephan Keil

Alphaform