Oerlikon AM is further expanding its additive manufacturing operations at its Huntersville, North Carolina, site by integrating the AMCM M4K-4, a large-format metal 3D printer with four high-power lasers. In cooperation with Northrop Grumman, the company is responding to the increasing demand for complex, large-format components for the aerospace, defense and semiconductor industries.
The newly installed AMCM M4K-4 is based on the proven EOS M 400 platform and has a quattro laser system with four 1,000 watt lasers. This enables print jobs with a build volume of up to 450 x 450 x 1000 mm. The expansion within Oerlikon AM’s 125,000 square foot vertically integrated production center not only increases capacity for large molded components, but also improves integration into existing manufacturing processes. This customization will give production greater flexibility and efficiency.
“Demand for large, complex AM components is growing, especially in the aerospace, defense, and semiconductor industries,” said Dan Haller, Head of Commercial at Oerlikon AM. “The AMCM M4K-4 system is the ideal expansion to our existing capabilities, enabling us to respond to this demand while opening up opportunities to explore new additive manufacturing applications.”
The first use of the new AMCM M4K-4 will be for the development and production of components for Northrop Grumman. This collaboration highlights the relevance of additive manufacturing technologies for demanding industrial sectors. With the new printing technology, Oerlikon AM increases its capacity for high-precision components and remains a reliable partner for companies looking to manufacture large-format, complex metal parts in high quality.
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