FDM 2.0, a robotic cell with variable material output
a robotic FDM cell that changes the amount of material without swapping the nozzle, a joint project with the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Niš
Rare Svetozar Kolesar
Independent Consultant in Additive Manufacturing
I am an independent consultant in industrial additive manufacturing, and I bring metal and polymer 3D printing into real industrial practice.
I help industrial companies take metal and polymer additive manufacturing to series production. I do this through technology selection, process qualification, part costing and supply chain integration, from diagnostics and solution design to implementation.
I understand the technology, the processes and the cost of making parts
My network gives me fast access to the right people
I only take projects with a clear outcome
Consulting services
Six services, each for a different moment in the decision process.
Cost assessment
Does 3D printing pay off for your part? A comparison with CNC machining, casting and other processes by cost, lead time and performance, with a short report and clear numbers.
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Equipment evaluation
Choosing a machine? I help you pick the right solution for what you want to produce and the quantity you need, from the machine and materials to software and post-processing.
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Implementation and process qualification
Do you have the equipment, but the process is not stable? Profiles, procedures, quality control and documentation, so that 3D printing works predictably.
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Custom software
A tool for a step in your workflow that off-the-shelf software does not cover, such as a digital spare parts warehouse.
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Strategic advisory
Monthly advisory for companies that already use 3D printing and want a partner who guides them regularly.
Learn more →What I work on
Only projects with a clear outcome. Each area has its own service:
| Area | What it means | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Part economics | the real cost per part and the break-even point | cost assessment |
| Choosing the complete solution | machine, material, software and post-processing, based on the product, required quality and quantity | equipment evaluation |
| Process qualification and quality control | a process ready for series use, with clear criteria for when a part is good | implementation and qualification |
| People's knowledge | engineers and operators who know how to run the process | training |
| Tools for your workflow | a digital spare parts warehouse and other custom tools | custom software |
| Supply chain integration | where 3D printing fits into procurement, maintenance and spare parts, and how it spreads through the company | strategic advisory |
From practice
Companies featured in the case studies.
Faculty of Technical Sciences Novi Sad (Interreg Danube)
Industrial standards for FFF, SLA and SLS. Consistent processes, quality control and clear laboratory procedures.
3Lateral / Epic Games
Combining FFF, SLA, SLS and CNC. Precision camera mounts and adapters for motion capture.
How a collaboration starts
| If you are here because | Start with |
|---|---|
| you have a metal part and wonder whether it can be printed | the free SLM DFAM Checker |
| you have a problem in development or production | a production analysis application |
| you are choosing equipment or are in a tender | equipment evaluation |
| you want to see what I have done | case studies |
Blog
Short, accurate, from practice.
Industry & Trends
OEMs have produced millions of 3D printed parts. What does that mean for suppliers in the region?
BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Volkswagen, GM, Ford, Daimler Buses, Porsche, Toyota and Honda are building their own additive manufacturing. What it means for aut...
Technology & Processes
AI in 3D printing, where it really helps and where it does not
Artificial intelligence in additive manufacturing really works in two places today, closed loop process control and parameter optimization. A look at ...
Technology & Processes
Plastic 3D Printing in the Defense Industry, Six Technologies You Should Know
This is the second text in the series on additive manufacturing in the defense industry. The first text covered metal 3D printing, this one covers pla...
Technology & Processes
Metal 3D Printing in the Defense Industry, Six Technologies You Should Know
I have been following this industry for ten years. This is the first in a series of three texts on additive manufacturing in the defense industry, and...
My ideas
Projects I am developing or proposing, for companies, institutions and the region.
Personalized nutrition and medicine based on a genetic profile
nutrition and therapy adapted to a person's genetic profile
Central laboratory for digital part documentation
a laboratory that maintains technical documentation for parts and enables fast production or repair when they are needed
Personalized orthopedics, digital modeling and additive manufacturing
a process that goes from the patient's anatomy to a custom-made medical device
Frequently asked questions
Do you sell equipment?
No. As a consultant I do not sell equipment, materials or software, and I do not receive commission from manufacturers. I hold an ownership stake in 3D Republika, but I do not take part in sales.
Which industries do you work with?
Most often mechanical engineering, the automotive industry, electronics, the food and beverage industry, automation and the defense industry.
How does a collaboration start?
With an application for a production analysis. I read every application myself and reply within 5 working days.
Is there something free I can try right away?
Yes. The SLM DFAM Checker checks for free whether a metal part can be made with SLM 3D printing. The first three analyses are free.
Experience and areas of work
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience in additive manufacturing | more than 10 years, since 2015 |
| Region | I advise without territorial limits, and through 3D Republika I built the market in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro |
| Collaboration | hundreds of companies and almost all technical faculties and institutes in the region |
| Technologies | metal and polymer 3D printing, from FFF, SLA and SLS to metal powder bed printing |
| Membership | Automotive and Mobility Cluster of Serbia |
| Languages | Serbian and English |
Have a specific problem?
A short application is enough for us to establish whether I can help. No obligation.
Apply for a production analysis