SLM Solutions
SLM Solutions 280 2.0
The leading provider of metal-based additive manufacturing technology will present the 280 2.0 machine and explain how it will optimise tyre production.
SLM Solutions will exhibit its SLM 280 2.0 3D printing system at the 22nd TCT Show, taking place in Birmingham, UK from 26th – 28th September.
A TCT Show regular, SLM Solutions will also present some of its other metal-based additive manufacturing technology from booth F7, and is looking forward to meeting with visitors and other exhibitors next week. But the highlight of the company’s exhibition will be the SLM 280 2.0, which has been well received by manufacturers, and offers high productivity while providing optimum component quality.
On the back of impressive feedback on another of its machines, SLM is monitoring the steady market growth in the UK and Ireland. Earlier this summer, David Wilckens was appointed as the Regional Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland, as the company aims to offer a direct point of contact for its UK-based customers.
These customers include Airbus Defence & Space, who use the SLM 280 Twin Machine, and the University of Birmingham who use the SLM 500 for research purposes. With the SLM 500, the University studies, develops and tests new manufacturing technologies for advanced materials via its £60m Quantum Technologies program.
“England is the home country of the first industrial revolution and also plays a leading role on the subject of Industry 4.0,” Wilckens said. “However, we also see the research landscape in the UK as one of the strongest worldwide in the area of additive manufacturing. For example, the University of Birmingham is conducting leading research in this area.
“These are all examples of the potential we see in this market. I am looking forward to working very intensively with such exciting customer in the future and to many interesting discussions at TCT Show 2017.”
SLM Solutions will be exhibiting from stand F7 for the duration of TCT Show, and is also vying for a prize at the TCT Awards: nominated for the TCT Automotive Application Award for its role in Audi's Mission to the Moon project.
