The heat exchanger is currently undergoing a technology readiness maturity assessment and is said to play a critical role in thermal regulation within megawatt-class fuel cell systems.
At the automotive giant, waste powder is generated from the production of thousands of components each year, and while previously being disposed of, is now being processed into new feedstock.
The aerospace manufacturer has adopted the technology inside its Centre of Excellence in Trollhättan, Sweden to improve quality assurance and process monitoring, while reducing costs, lead times and emissions.
We put some questions to Sherri Monroe, Executive Director at the Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association who will be speaking on the TCT Innovation Stage about framing AM and sustainability across the enterprise.
The funding has been earmarked to grow the University of Liverpool spinout, founded by serial additive manufacturing entrepreneur Professor Kate Black, by 40% and expand its premises.
Nearly one ton of nickel scrap per week, sourced from Siemens Energy’s power generation services facility in North Carolina, has been reverted into metal powder able to meet ‘stringent industry standards.’
The collaboration is being led by £1.4 million in funding from Innovate UK and aims to cultivate new sustainable materials tailored for single-use bioreactors.
