Advanced manufacturing firm Future Form has added 3D printing to its expanding service offering, enhancing its support of the data centre, medical, defence, nuclear and aerospace industries.
Future Form has adopted HP's Multi Jet Fusion technology for its ability to 'meet the needs of a broad range of applications and industries,' and expects to leverage its capabilities for functional prototyping and final part production. The company is also said to have experienced 'continuing supply chain issues'.
While additive manufacturing technology has long been established in aerospace and defence, the technology is also emerging as an option in data centre construction. Per Future Form, 3D printing is being adopted in areas such as modular construction, liquid-to-chip cooling components and high-temperature alloy components for gas turbines due to the sector's 'faster time-to-power needs.'
By integrating the technology into its service offering, Future Form expects to take advantage of 3D printing's digital inventory capabilities, while also enabling more complex geometries, such as internal cooling channels, and producing significantly less scrap waste than subtractive processes.
"We specialize in plastic additive manufacturing, focusing on where it delivers the greatest value," said Ben Thomas, CEO of Future Form. "Using advanced Multi-Jet Fusion technology, we produce high-quality, functional parts with excellent surface finish, fast turnaround and cost efficiency without the tooling expense or long lead times of injection moulding.
"By adding these services, we're ensuring we can deliver high-quality parts to our customers when they need them without costly transportation fees or exorbitant mark-ups."
