TBGA Toolbox
Grow your business with the help of TBGA expertise, tools, and models.
Tools & Models
TBGA combines industry data and knowledge, deep process expertise, and data analytics to create proprietary tools, models, and processes that help our clients navigate the landscape with more insight.
Industry Expertise
Our team of engineers, material scientists, and media specialists have broad firsthand expertise. We have qualified AM parts for medical, aerospace, and transportation that bring expertise to our client's journey.
TBGA Tools
TBGA AM Maturity Model ⇢
The AM Maturity Model describes the AM learning process as applied to product development. Understanding your AM objectives and product requirements is key to meeting your AM goals.
TBGA AM Readiness Model ⇢
The AM Readiness Model evaluates where your company currently stands on your AM journey by identifying capabilities of machine, material, digital, and people knowledge. This tool guides future areas of AM growth within an organization.
TBGA 4 Lenses of AM ⇢
As AM has evolved, the distinct characteristics of the technologies have overlapped by definition. TBGA has broken down the definitions to identify four areas that all AM technologies have in common: machines, materials, digital, and people.
Engineering Tools
AM Generative Design ⇢
We help clients explore the art of the possible using the best-in-class software solutions.
3D Modeling ⇢
Combining our expertise in MfAM and DfAM, we help create designs only possible in AM.
Cost Models ⇢
Our cost models help clients understand the expected costs of AM parts, trade machines, and technologies.
Human-guided Machine Learning ⇢
Our machine learning algorithms are tuned to work with small data sets found in process development and qualification. These tools are used to accelerate development of optimum process parameters for AM machines.
Facilities & Safety ⇢
Improve AM facility performance in material, equipment, employee and facility safety, and security with the TBGA Essential Elements of Facilities Safety tool.
Market Data Models
Integrated Demand Model ⇢
By incorporating data gathered by careful tracking of industry data and predictive modeling, our Integrated Demand Model estimates the global AM market for machines and feedstock.
Powder and Atomizer Model ⇢
Drawing on decades of powders production experience and capabilities tracking, the Powder and Atomizer Model helps assess process cost implications and production capacity.
Equipment Revenue Models ⇢
Using operating costs, utilization data, and market demand pricing, we have created models to predict revenue potential and investment profiles of AM equipment.
Media Tools
Creative Software ⇢
Our media team is equipped with the latest software suite solutions for creating eye-catching graphics and videos to help you tell your story.
Media Data Analytics ⇢
We track your social media stats and help you understand them, so you can leverage connections and broaden your reach.
Online Event Platform ⇢
We help you connect with the right audience in meaningful ways through targeted online events designed around networking.
Advising
Improve performance and stimulate business growth through advanced manufacturing.
Training
Upskill your workforce with world-class applied learning from industrial AM experts.
Media
Communicate your story and build connections to expand your reach.
