The company was recognized for software that advances FDM additive manufacturing by enabling stronger, more structurally efficient components.
FORT MYERS, Fla.—The additive manufacturer ADDMAN reported in May that it was named an Edison Award Gold Winner in the Manufacturing and Logistics category for its innovative ADDCAAM software.
In a release announcing the award, ADDMAN described the software as “a breakthrough solution that significantly enhances the strength and performance of parts produced through Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM).”
The Edison Awards, established in 1987, are among the world’s most respected programs for recognizing excellence in new product and service innovation and real-world impact. Finalists and winners are selected by a panel of senior scientists, engineers, and industry leaders, with entries evaluated on criteria that include concept, value, delivery, and impact.
“ADDCAAM redefines what’s possible with FDM additive manufacturing,” the release stated. “By optimizing toolpaths to improve load distribution within printed parts, the software enables significantly stronger, more structurally efficient components—with performance improvements of up to 2 times greater than traditional FDM builds.
The company stated that with an estimated 75 percent of the world’s 3D printers relying on FDM technology, ADDCAAM has the potential to scale broadly across the global installed base. The goal is to help manufacturers move beyond prototyping and unlock additive manufacturing for demanding, end-use applications. ADDMAN is committed to working with Create it REAL to commercialize the technology and expand access across the global FDM ecosystem.
“This recognition from the Edison Awards validates the impact ADDCAAM is having on the future of additive manufacturing,” said Mark Saberton, founder and board member of ADDMAN, in the release. “ADDCAAM directly addresses one of the most persistent challenges in FDM—part strength—and expands what’s possible for production applications.”
The Edison Awards bring together leading innovators from around the world and serve as a benchmark for technologies that have moved beyond concept into meaningful, market-ready tools. According to ADDMAN, its recognition as an Edison Award Gold Winner underscores its commitment to advancing additive manufacturing at scale. The company stated that it was also honored to be joined at the ceremony by Scott Crump, inventor of FDM technology.
“At ADDMAN, our focus is on delivering high-performance components at scale and being a critical part of our customers’ supply chains,” said Joe Calmese, CEO of ADDMAN, in the release. “Innovations like ADDCAAM strengthen our ability to produce better parts through additive manufacturing and support our mission to be the most advanced manufacturing company in the United States.”
ADDMAN specializes in additive manufacturing, precision machining, and engineering for high-performance industries, including the aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial markets. Through a growing network of facilities across the United States, the company provides end-to-end manufacturing capabilities from prototyping to production. These capabilities include finishing, as well as helping customers scale advanced manufacturing and strengthen supply chain resilience, the company said.