Roush Xline 2000R
Xline 2000R
Roush, a full-service product development supplier, has invested in a Concept Laser Xline 2000R metal additive manufacturing (AM) system.
The company has moved to purchase the machine to expand its AM capabilities and better serve the aerospace, automotive, defence, energy, and medical industries, among others. Roush has provided an AM and rapid prototyping service for more than 15 years, but in the past 12 months has ramped up its interest in 3D printing technologies, culminating in the installation of the Xline 2000R.
Before the Concept Laser system, Roush also invested in fused deposition modelling machines from Stratasys, direct metal laser sintering machines from EOS, and design and topology optimisation platforms for its existing stereolithography, selective laser sintering and rapid prototyping equipment. In addition to the hardware and software investments, Roush has expanded its offering of advanced materials. Clients in the aerospace sector can benefit from ULTEM materials and their high heat and chemical resistance capabilities, and certifications in flame, smoke and toxicity, while automotive players can enjoy ABS, PC, and PPSF materials for prototype and production parts. Roush says military and racing industry customers can benefit from the lightweight, mechanical properties of carbon fibre-filled nylon material, suitable for high performance components.
It all adds up to a commitment from Roush to offer the latest manufacturing technologies to deliver a more vast and efficient service.
“During the past year, Roush has invested millions of dollars in new additive manufacturing equipment to expand our reach into more industries,” said Dean Massab, executive vice president of business development for Roush Enterprises. “Investing in the latest additive manufacturing technology continues our commitment to innovative, high-performance solutions – from concept maturation and optimisation, all the way through to hardware integration and development.”
“Our unique advantage in the additive manufacturing industry allows Roush to provide seamlessly integrated services like no one else can,” added Brandy Badami, business development manager, additive manufacturing for Roush. “Our clients are achieving market dominance faster and with better performance with these expanded opportunities in additive manufacturing combined with Roush’s leading expertise in innovative design, engineering and development services.”
