BeAM Magic 2.0 machine.
French metal additive manufacturing firm, BeAM Machines SAS, has opened a new U.S subsidiary, BeAM Machines, Inc., in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The 20,000 square foot facility will operate as the BeAM Solutions Centre for North America and is headed up by Tim Bell to handle sales, service, process development, applications, research & development and training.
“Opening a U.S Subsidiary is a major milestone, given the prospects for robust and rapid growth harboured by the American market,” BeAM’s CEO Emeric d’Arcimoles, explained. “BeAM intends to become a major player in the U.S., which has become the world leader in additive manufacturing. Our General Manager Tim Bell will be a tremendous asset in this drive to conquer the West. His in-depth knowledge of the U.S. market and network of contacts in the industry will help BeAM achieve rapid success in America, the largest additive manufacturing market in the world.”
Bell commented: “I am excited to introduce American companies to BeAM’s DED technology. Our ability to provide solutions that meet our customers’ needs is the result of design and manufacturing through a system of collaboration, feedback and experience across multiple industries including aeronautic, aerospace, defense, nuclear, and oil & gas. And our solution-oriented support minimises both technological and financial risks for these customers, while maximising their competitive advantage through innovation.”
BeAM’s additive manufacturing solutions include both small and large-scale machines designed for everything from repairs to the manufacture of critical components. This includes the Mobile, optimised for small and medium production volumes as well as the repair of thin and complex parts, and the Magic 2.0, a large scale 5-axis machine designed for serial production or repair of high value components. Joining the line-up later this year will be the new Modulo, a smaller fully integrated 5-axis serial production machine ideal for constrained space environments or even used in remote places such as oil rigs, military conflict zones, etc.
BeAM will participate as a Gold Sponsor at the 2017 AMUG Conference in Chicago next month and its Director of Engineering, Aaron LaLonde, will present during the Metals Track on the impact of powder quality in the DED process.
