Renishaw opens solutions centres in Spain and Italy.
Global engineering firm, Renishaw has expanded its network of additive manufacturing (AM) Solutions Centres with the opening of two new facilities in Europe.
New centres in Barcelona, Spain and Torino, Italy are now fully operational and will allow local businesses to access the company’s metal AM technology and expertise at a fixed cost.
First announced at TCT Show in 2015, Renishaw’s Solutions Centres are designed to "break the barriers to metal 3D printing" by giving businesses a secure development environment in which to build their AM knowledge and assess capability and costs for their applications. In addition to Renishaw’s latest multi-laser AM systems, the facilities are equipped with all of the necessary metrology, finishing and machining equipment required to make a functional part.
The centres are staffed by local AM specialists who work closely with customers on their engineering projects. Renishaw offers support throughout the investigation and business case development process to enable companies to optimise their designs and make informed investment decisions.
“The Solutions Centres have proved to be a successful way for manufacturers to accelerate learning about this new technology,” explained Marc Saunders, Director of Global Solutions Centres at Renishaw. “Early users of the Solutions Centres, who have benefitted from accessing our facilities, are now deploying Renishaw’s multi-laser, productive additive manufacturing systems in their own facilities.
Renishaw has invested significantly in its subsidiary network, comprising of over 70 offices in 36 countries including new larger locations in Spain and Italy where the new centres are based. Renishaw also has AM Solutions Centres operational in India, Canada, America, China, Germany and the UK.
“We have opened the new facilities to be closer to our Spanish and Italian customers,” added Saunders. “By expanding the network, we are able to help more customers move forward on the journey to industrial AM.”
