Combining metal additive manufacturing with other technologies revolutionises what can be achieved technically — it could generate real value for British industry .”
“ Additive manufacturing is proving to be a key enabler in many markets ,” explained Bryan Austin , Director of Sales , Additive Manufacturing Group at Renishaw . “ The productivity that Renishaw ’ s technology enables means metal 3D printing is broadening into markets where it was previously uneconomical . Domin has showcased how AM can be used to make products better , faster and cheaper than traditional manufacturing would allow .”
Domin ’ s electrohydraulic valves are designed for the most demanding servo
Domin has showcased how AM can be used to make products better , faster and cheaper than traditional manufacturing would allow .
applications and are marketed as small , light , affordable and high-performance products that are easy to configure online , offering good power density and dynamic performance . Pont sees this product range as just the first step in creating change in fluid power systems across the UK ; “ every valve saves over one tonne of CO2 per year compared with alternative products ”.
Long term , Domin plans to start manufacturing and selling complete systems . It is already working on some high-profile projects , which Pont says includes one to develop a new suspension system with Aston Martin Lagonda .
For further information on Renishaw additive manufacturing , visit www . renishaw . com / additive . For more information on Domin , visit www . domin . com www . domin . com | www . renishaw . com
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