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Optomec & Siemens launch joint solution for high value metal repair using DED 3D printing

The joint solution integrates the Optomec CS 558 system and Siemens SINUMERIK ONE to deliver advanced hardware and software that automates and simplifies maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations for increased productivity and cost savings.

By TCT Team

/ 26 Nov 2024

WAAM3D launches RoboWAAM XP Cold-Wire Gas Metal Arc system

The UK-based additive manufacturing company says the machine has been in development since 2018, and ‘expands the size and mass capabilities’ of its family of integrated family of advanced manufacturing systems.

By TCT Team

/ 20 Nov 2024

Meltio launches Meltio Engine Blue DED integration kit

Meltio has launched the Meltio Engine Blue, an integration kit designed to streamline the manufacturing process for metal parts made on vertical machining centres and industrial robot arms using its wire-laser metal DED technology.

By TCT Team

/ 20 Nov 2024

Caracol launches Vipra AM DED machine for large-scale metal parts

The Vipra AM is a large-scale robotic system that leverages wire arc additive manufacturing processes to produce metal components.

By Sam Davies

/ 7 Nov 2024

Kawasaki Heavy Industries installs 3D printed propeller blade with Pelagus 3D

The part has been fitted on board the BW Epic Kosan vessel Epic Salina and was made using Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) technology in Nickel Aluminium Bronze.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 6 Nov 2024

Kawasaki Heavy Industries 3D printed propeller blade - Pelagus 3D/Kawasaki Heavy Industries

Technical University Dortmund installs GEFERTEC WAAM machine

Several working groups within the Department of Mechanical Engineering are pursuing materials-related topics, with arc405 machine set to be one of the additive manufacturing processes used through that research.

By Sam Davies

/ 16 Oct 2024

Handover of the arc405 for 3D metal printing of large parts to TU Dortmund. (Left to right) Janis Blattner (GEFERTEC), Manuel Pinho Ferreira (TU Dortmund), Karsten Steuer (GEFERTEC). - GEF...

ADDiTEC appoints Bernard Chung as CFO

Chung has been appointed in line with the company's growth initiatives for 2024 and beyond, and will be responsible for driving its financial strategy.

By Sam Davies

/ 3 Oct 2024

Godiz installs Meltio Engine Robot Integration to expand service offering

Godiz has installed a Meltio Engine Robot Integration to make available part production and part repair services for metal components.

By Sam Davies

/ 4 Sep 2024

Meltio makes strategic appointments in US to support growth initiatives

In their roles as Commercial Vice President and Channel Manager, respectively, Ferris and Ortiz will support Meltio's growing metal 3D printing business and customer base.

By Sam Davies

/ 13 Jun 2024

WAAM3D launches compact MiniWAAM metal 3D printer at TCT 3Sixty

The MiniWAAM features the UK metal 3D printing company’s proprietary end-effectors, sensing hardware, and software at a lower price point aimed at process development, metallurgical characterisation and more.

By TCT Team

/ 5 Jun 2024

'Don't be surprised if you see additional technologies come into ADDiTEC' - Brian Matthews

ADDiTEC may look to deliver additional production technologies in the future, CEO Brian Matthews revealed on the Additive Insight podcast.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 May 2024

#179 WAAM3D CEO on building value in supply chains with wire arc additive manufacturing

Filomeno Martina, CEO and co-founder of WAAM3D discusses unique opportunities for WAAM in large industrial applications, and why AM is 'just another tool in the arsenal of the modern engineer.'

By TCT Team

/ 2 May 2024