LPE managing director Tom Walls says the move is a “massive step forward for LPE” in terms of expansion into the metal sintering market.
He explains: “The substantial value of this investment reflects our confidence in this new technology and demonstrates our commitment to staying at the forefront of innovation in this fast moving industry.
“Metal sintering greatly reduces time and financial costs compared to traditional manufacturing of components. This new innovation removes the constraints of traditional manufacturing allowing our customers freedom to design efficient, lightweight parts. It offers an ideal solution for the cost effective production of prototypes or final production components, regardless of complexity of design.”
Adds ADS director Dr Leslie Orr: “Our goal is to double the size of the aerospace, defence, security and space industries and metal sintering is amazing, allowing intricate metal parts to be built that were previously impossible using traditional manufacturing methods. These new processes are seen as important contributors to innovation and the future growth of the industry.”
LPE invests £500,000 in metal sintering machine
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UK 3D printing service bureau Laser Prototypes (Europe) Ltd (LPE) has made its largest investment to date with the purchase of a £500,000 metal sintering machine – allowing the company to expand its prototyping and manufacturing capabilities.
