Initial efforts will focus on cobalt chrome, Ti-6Al-4V, and 17-4 stainless steel, with nickel-based superalloys and copper-nickel alloys planned later in the roadmap.
SAMM Tech integrates metal additive manufacturing, polymer additive manufacturing, CNC machining, and other digital engineering tools within a patented, ruggedised, and containerised platform.
TCT Group Content Manager Sam Davies explores the technical and economic drivers behind the development of proprietary AM tech at contract manufacturing organisations.
EOS will contribute to the project with its expertise in metal material development and additive manufacturing to support the reliable and efficient use of hydrogen-powered systems.
The equipment will be used to support Navy personnel participating in the Afloat Training Program and help develop the skilled advanced manufacturing workforce required to strengthen fleet readiness and sustainment capabilities.
Fortastra designs and operates manoeuvrable spacecraft for on-orbit security and is surveying opportunities to enhance its prototyping and development operations.