ENGINEERING GRADE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Backed by KOSO Kent Introl’s engineering heritage since 1967, AddLab delivers additive manufacturing with confidence, consistency and engineering integrity.
OUR CAPABILITIES
Advanced additive manufacturing, fully supported
AddLabs delivers metal additive manufacturing as part of KOSO Kent Introl’s wider engineering ecosystem, not as a standalone service. This integration allows us to support customers from early concept through to validated production, using the same discipline applied across our core engineering operations.
We operate advanced metal powder bed fusion technology, enabling the manufacture of complex, intricate and performance optimised components that are difficult or cost prohibitive to produce using conventional methods.
Our capabilities include:
- Metal powder bed fusion using RenAM 500Q Flex technology
- Production of complex and intricate geometries
- Prototype, pre-production and low-to-medium volume manufacture
- Full traceability of materials, process parameters and build history
- Integration with KKI’s established inspection, testing and quality systems
AddLabs is designed for customers seeking precision, repeatability and assurance, not experimentation.
The foundation of everything we do
At AddLab, additive manufacturing is governed by a clear and robust framework:
TRAV – TRACEABILITY, REPEATABILITY, ACCURACY AND VERIFICATION.
This philosophy ensures additive manufacturing is treated with the same engineering discipline as any other critical production process.
TRACEABILITY
Every component is fully traceable from raw material through to finished part. Materials, build parameters, post-processing steps and inspection records are documented and retained, providing complete transparency and confidence.
REPEATABILITY
We focus not only on successful individual builds, but on achieving consistent, repeatable results across multiple builds and serial production. Process control and parameter management are central to this approach.
ACCURACY
Accuracy is defined collaboratively with the customer, based on functional requirements, tolerances and performance expectations. Design, simulation and manufacturing are aligned to meet these agreed outcomes.
VERIFICATION
Verification underpins every stage of the process. Components are inspected, tested and validated using KOSO Kent Introl’s in-house facilities to confirm performance, compliance and quality.
Engineering & support infrastructure
Additive manufacturing backed by real engineering depth
AddLabs benefits from the full engineering infrastructure already in place at KOSO Kent Introl. This allows additive manufacturing to be seamlessly integrated into wider design, analysis and validation workflows.
Our engineering support includes:
- In-house FEA and CFD capability for simulation-led design
- Extensive mechanical, material and performance testing facilities
- A multidisciplinary R&D department driving innovation and optimisation
- Established quality management systems meeting demanding industrial standards
- Decades of experience delivering engineered solutions into severe and high-performance environments
This depth of capability enables AddLabs to design smarter, validate faster and deliver with confidence.
Design collaboration
Optimised by design, proven by analysis
We work closely with customers to unlock the full potential of additive manufacturing. By combining design expertise with simulation, testing and manufacturing insight, we help deliver components optimised for performance, efficiency and reliability.
Design collaboration with AddLabs may include:
- Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) support
- Weight reduction and performance optimisation
- Part consolidation and complexity reduction
- Early-stage feasibility and proof-of-concept development
From concept to completion, AddLabs partners with customers to develop smarter, engineered solutions.
Quality, testing & verification
Built-in certainty
AddLabs operates within KOSO Kent Introl’s established quality culture, enabling us to meet and exceed demanding customer and industry requirements.
Our in-house capabilities support:
- Dimensional inspection and validation
- Material verification and qualification
- Process documentation and control
- Verification aligned with customer and sector-specific standards
Quality is not an add-on at AddLabs, it is inherent in how we design, manufacture and approve every component.
INDUSTRIES & APPLICATIONS
Supporting demanding sectors
AddLab supports industries where performance, reliability and verification are critical. Our additive capability is suited to specialist, high value components that benefit from design freedom, intricate geometry and performance optimisation.
Sectors include:
- Energy and petrochemical.
- High performance automotive and motorsport.
- Advanced manufacturing and industrial engineering.
- Research, development and innovation programmes.
Our experience working within regulated and performance driven environments allows us to operate confidently across a wide range of demanding applications.
WHY ADDLAB
More than additive manufacturing
AddLab brings together advanced additive manufacturing and the assurance of KOSO Kent Introl’s established engineering capability. Our approach integrates metal AM within a global engineering organisation, supported by rigorous quality systems, full TRAV-led traceability and repeatability, and in-house testing, analysis and validation. We work collaboratively with customers from concept to completion, underpinned by engineering credibility built since 1967.
