really outstanding technical individuals, especially in our ceramics department that allow us to quickly iterate ceramic core materials in-house that are 3D ‘printable’,” Bill Buckley explained. Eagle does all of their own blending, printing, post-processing, firing, testing, inspecting and wax prep before assembling DPC Cored Patterns or shipping mold ready DPC Cores to customers.


Industry Collaboration The disruptive effect 3D printing has had on all industries has been a game changer globally; the same holds true for the IC industry. Traditionally, a ‘supplier’ would never talk directly to the OEM, especially in the turbo-machinery market segment, however the design capabilities, the time and cost impact that 3DP offers OEMs have changed that dynamic. Today, Eagle works with OEM Engine Primes, Oil & Gas, Pump & Valve OEM’s from around the world to speed their time to market for new, higher temperature blades and vanes, compression components and pump and impeller castings to name a few. This three-way collaboration was at


first resisted by many of their foundry customers. However, Eagle has gained the trust of both foundries and OEM’s, proving that they are a critical partner in the supply-chain that allows all parties to rise above their competition to be ‘first to market’. “Our very best customers actually


have us involved in their program management, job kick-off meetings and some foundry customers even ask us to join them on visits to their customers,” Hascher commented.


Capabilites Today, Eagle operates over forty (40+) 3D printers, employs thirty-five people and sells to OEMs and investment casting foundries around the world. “We continue to offer our expertise


and 3D printing experience to OEM’s and IC Foundries around the world. We have 3DP equipment manufacturers and 3DP material developers looking to engage us on a weekly basis because of our expertise in the IC – 3DP market segment. We work with IC foundries on a daily basis with our 3DP/AM products


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Phil Hascher, European Sales Manager & NA Account Manager holding two examples of Eagle’s “International Passport” to any foundry in the world. Mold Ready cored patterns in as little as two weeks and no tooling.


and services to make better castings, faster and at a lower overall cost”, said Phil Hascher, Eagle’s European Sales Manager. Eagle Engineered Solutions is a


proud member of the ICI and the EICF. They regularly meet with customers and colleagues from and in Europe. They ship products to the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, Spain, Belgium, Japan, Australia, Canada, Mexico and of course, the United States. They consider


their customers friends who have a very challenging job and they look for ways to help them be successful. In 2017, Eagle added in-house


ceramic core leaching with a LC 450 LBBC Core Leaching system and in 2019, increased overall casting/core leaching and cleaning capabilities with 16 Open Bath KOH Leaching systems. Their ability to process single crystal, directionally solidified, equiax, SS, and ferrous alloys successfully draws customers from all over the USA, Europe and Asia, helping to support customers with both short term core leaching, as well as long term with weekly shipments that simply become part of the supply- chain. “We have something special at Eagle,


we offer our customers the Eagle stamp of approval for any one project. I always tell customers that I’d rather lose a job today if 3D printing isn’t right for that project because I know we’ll find the right one in the future”. “3D printing for investment casting


will continue to see upward growth thus the opportunity to help each and every foundry and OEM use the ‘appropriate’ 3DP technology for a specific application will only accelerate in the future.” Hascher concluded.


(L-R) Rachel Houser, Finance; Phil Hascher, Sales; Joanne Starr, 1st Employee; Mike Hascher, Co-Founder; Bill Buckley, Co-Founder; Larry Maniccia, Engineering; Eric Rodriguez, Sales & Marketing.


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