Lancashire Business View reports on a recent announcement made by BAE Systems and Renishaw. Apparently, they are forming an alliance with the ‘aim to advance 3D printing.’
“BAE Systems has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with manufacturing firm Renishaw which will see the two organizations work together to develop 3D printing for the defense sector” in the UK.
The defense giant BAE has a 1,000 sq. m. New Product Development & Process Development Center in Samlesbury, UK. This center “already hosts a number of Renishaw machines, and the new agreement will see them partner on research and development projects which improve performance, reduce costs, and speed up manufacturing processes through the use of 3D printing.”
Currently, BAE uses 3D printing “to make production standard components for the Typhoon fighter aircraft.” Additionally, BAE uses 3D printing “to create new technological concepts as part of a drive to deliver Tempest – a capable, affordable, exportable next generation future combat air system.”
Renishaw’s Chief Executive Will Lee concludes: “we already have a great relationship with BAE Systems, developed over many years through the application of our metrology products and have more recently worked with them on evaluating and understanding the performance envelope of our additive manufacturing systems. We are delighted they have been impressed with our systems, and this, together with our vision for AM development, has led to the strengthening of our collaboration.”
Image and Quotes Courtesy of Lancashire Business View
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