The talk reinforced Renishaw’s presence at the TCT Show, where the company exhibited parts spanning several different industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical and dental.
Saunders’ presentation covered Renishaw’s expertise in driving AM forward, discussing the company’s RenAM 500Q and how the system can broaden the appeal of AM into applications that were previously uneconomic.
“For AM adoption to become widespread, industry must be aware of how the technology is developing and the efficiency and accessibility benefits that come with it,” he explained. “Multi-laser technology will revolutionise the industry. This is because of the benefits it can offer in terms of reduced cost-per-part and increased productivity. Other features, such as automated powder handling, are also introducing additional benefits that can increase return on investment, reduce operator touch time and cut process waste.”
Saunders has over 25 years' experience in manufacturing and precision engineering, specifically in the aerospace sector. He also played a key role in developing Renishaw’s RAMTIC automated machining platform, a modified machine tool used to produce the company’s products. Saunders now manages a global network of solutions centres for metal AM, to provide customers with hands-on experience of this rapidly advancing technology.
