The company says it intends to use Local Motors’ IP resources, which includes patents, designs and engineering expertise, to accelerate its product development and deliver new UAS concepts.
Through this collaboration, the company says it aims to ‘facilitate the seamless adoption of AM devices for Japanese customers’ by strengthening sales and leasing of the Chinese metal 3D printing specialist’s machines in Japan.
The project specifically aims to tackle the wear and improve the efficiency of commercial vehicles, such as tractor trailers, which are used for the transport of consumer goods and materials.
The funding follows the announcement of the company’s Queen 1 large-format printer launch which deploys a two-nozzle plastic granulate-based VFGF 3D printing technology.
The award, launched in collaboration with TCT and the Sanjay Mortimer Foundation, was established to shine a spotlight on an up-and-coming neurodivergent young person who has the potential to contribute greatly towards the engineering industry.
The China-based metal 3D printing specialist says the new BLT Shanghai Subsidiary will be home to a team of additive experts who will drive new technology advancements and support customers with tailored AM solutions.
Based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, the new 120,ft2 warehousing hub aims to expand the 3D printing pioneer's reach to UK customers with the benefit of customs-free trading.
The service provider has described the news as ‘a significant milestone’ in developing an ‘integrated supply chain’ for custom parts made from Arkema’s Pebax Rnew powders.
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