The classification society has granted the approval, which covers the use of WAAM for the production of pressure vessels, pressure vessels for human occupancy, and hull structures and equipment, to only a handful of manufacturers globally.
Operating under the 'GenDSOM' moniker, the initiative will aim to advance maritime design by leveraging generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven approaches and building foundation models.
The group, operating under the Digitally Enabled Efficient Propeller (D.E.E.P) moniker, will now launch a Techno-Economic Feasibility Study of Manufacturing Digitally Enabled Efficient Propellers.
The Roboze Advanced Manufacturing Network sees certified partners deliver localised production of advanced parts for industries challenged by long tooling timelines, high costs, and fragmented supply chains.
TALOS, according to the two companies, enables the production of complex, porous, strong and lightweight tantalum structures for medical devices and industrial applications.
Fabric8Labs' proprietary ECAM technology has been developed to facilitate the production of fully customised 3D cooling structures and high-performance heat sinks that 'far exceed' the limitations of traditional manufacturing.
The Bristol, UK-based company says the WAAM system features six robotic arms and can build complex metal parts up to 3.2 meters in height and up to 6.2 metres in diameter.