Global engineering and additive manufacturing firm, Renishaw, is set to unveil its latest hardware and software developments in Frankfurt next month during the third annual formnext powered by tct event taking place on 14th-17th November.
In the same place where it launched its RenAM 500 system back in 2015, Renishaw will introduce its new RenAM 500Q, a four-laser additive manufacturing system, which is said to quadruple the speed of the process and significantly improve productivity in the most commonly used machine platform size. The machine promises a substantial reduction in cost per part whilst maintaining the quality and precision offered by standard single laser systems.
Attendees will also be introduced to Renishaw’s AM process monitoring technologies including InfiniAM Central and InfiniAM Spectral that allow manufacturers to benefit from gathering and analysing sensor data from additive manufacturing systems to develop consistent processing. Fully developed and manufactured in-house, the new process monitoring system combines a chamber camera with synchronous sensing of laser power, galvo position and multi-spectral melt pool sensing. New products InfiniAM Central and InfiniAM Spectral which give users essential information to understand the component build process and monitoring melt pool characteristics in high resolution.
“Multiple laser technology in a small footprint will broaden the appeal of additive manufacturing in new markets and applications,” explained Robin Weston, Marketing Manager at Renishaw’s Additive Manufacturing Products Division. “The technology is moving towards applications where it’s not just the technical benefits of AM that are attractive but also the production economics of using it in a serialised manufacturing process for high quality components."
Renishaw will also present High Temperature Build Volume, a new technology that enables manufacturers to build bulkier components from materials that are not currently feasible with less risk of thermal stress effects. Plus visitors will be able to see demonstrations of Renishaw’s automation product ideas and updated QuantAM build preparation software.
Renishaw can be found in Hall 3.1, Messe Frankfurt, on Stand E68. To attend, visitors can register here.
