Additive Manufacturing Solutions (AMS) is working with Rolls Royce and the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to recycle retired Tornado aircraft parts into new parts for the next-generation Tempest fighter jets.
Based in Gyoda, Saitama Prefecture, Nikon says the new AM Technology Center will support the company's plan to 'revolutionise manufacturing while enabling and scaling the industrial base using cutting-edge solutions from Nikon.'
The companies believe the combination of their products represents a 'portable, end-to-end metal additive manufacturing solution with built-in mechanical testing capabilities.'
EOS and 6K Additive will work to develop and demonstrate sustainable AM practices and products through design, material selection and development, material handling, and/or recycling.
The 6.6 million USD project call aims to demonstrate lead time, productivity, and yield improvements for casting and forging manufacturing operations using AM.
The collaborators are said to be developing capabilities to 3D print demanding defence components in Finland, specifically spare parts for the Finnish Defense Forces (FDF) and rapid new product development.
Ursa Major’s advanced propulsion technology had been selected by Raytheon because it was deemed to be a key enabler to providing affordable solutions to the US Army at extended ranges.
Tali Rosman explores how additive manufacturing is growing in importance when it comes to re-building the USA manufacturing base and fortifying the supply chain.
Through a recently announced strategic partnership, ADDMAN will produce test parts and prototypes with CF3D technology as the service provider looks to support 'high-stakes' applications like Hypersonics and UAVs.