AIM3D, a university spin-off company based in
The company's equipment has been developed to handle a wide range of materials including stainless steel, hard metals and non-ferrous metals. AIM3D works with several sectors using metal additive manufacturing, including medical, automotive and component engineering.
As part of its membership, AIM3D is installing its state-of-the-art ExAM 255 additive manufacturing system at the MTC. It will be the only system of its kind in the
Dr Usama Attia, product development manager at the MTC said that once installed, the equipment would be available not just to MTC member companies, but also to other businesses interested in testing the technology.
"By having AIM3D as a member and installing their ground-breaking new system, the MTC will further advance its capabilities in sinter-based additive manufacturing, which is a fast-growing area of the technology. The new system will complement the MTC's wide range of sinter-based AM technologies, including metal binder-jetting and material jetting," he said.
Dr Vincent Morrison, CEO of AIM3D GmbH said: "We are pleased to be working together with the MTC and not only becoming a member, but also to have successfully installed our ExAM 255. This is a huge milestone for us as this our first 3D printer in the
The MTC was founded by the
The MTC aims to provide a competitive environment to bridge the gap between university-based research and the development of innovative manufacturing solutions, in line with the Government’s manufacturing strategy. The MTC is part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate