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Oerlikon has signed a long-term collaboration agreement with Farsoon Technologies to supply qualified AM metal powders for the Chinese firm's additive manufacturing (AM) systems.
The purpose of the collaboration is to increase the adoption of AM in China by providing customers with a combined solution of printer hardware and fully certified metal powders. Working together, Oerlikon and Farsoon aim to establish a new business model for the China AM market.
Oerlikon will be the global partner for Farsoon as a preferred and primary metal powder supplier. Farsoon will be qualifying MetcoAdd powders, tailored for AM processes, to Farsoon AM systems. This will enable customers purchasing Farsoon AM systems to receive Oerlikon AM powders at the same time. Farsoon is committed to creating an open platform system for all metal AM systems, which will give end users the freedom to innovate and expand boundaries of the AM technology.
The two parties will further collaborate on research and development projects to optimise the process performance for applications, especially for the China market. Furthermore, Oerlikon will work with Farsoon to develop customised alloys for their AM systems in order to accelerate the adoption of AM in industries such as aerospace, power generation, tooling and automotive.
“For new technologies, such as AM, partnerships and the development of new business models are key to unlocking their potential," Florian Mauerer, Head Business Unit AM, Oerlikon, said. "Working together with Farsoon, a fast-growing AM machine manufacturer with a well-established presence in China, can set a new standard in the AM industry to bring integrated quality products and services to customers.”
Dr. Xiaoshu Xu, founder of Farsoon added: "We look forward to working with a company known for its excellence and quality in the metal powder industry. Partnering with Oerlikon as one of our preferred material suppliers can guarantee our customers a high level of material quality for their current and future applications."
From March 1 to 3, Oerlikon and Farsoon are exhibiting at TCT Asia. Oerlikon will showcase, under its Oerlikon AM brand, a wide range of metal powders and additively manufactured components at its booth N1-J16. Farsoon will host TCT Asia visitors at booth N1-G16, where its latest AM systems will be on display. The company has also announced the establishment of a German subsidiary, which will be headed by Dirk Simon, formerly of BASF.
