[ Industry Update ]
[ Industry Update ]
Alleima opens facility in Penang
BCN3D highlights the success of clients like Wisconsin Precision Casting and Camper , whose use of the Omega I60 exemplifies the printer ’ s performance in action . Wisconsin Precision Casting is an investment casting foundry based in the United States that supplies low to medium volume castings to various sectors . They integrated FFF 3D printing technology into their operations to complement the traditional lost wax casting process , particularly for low-quantity batches . Since adopting 3D printing , they now operate a fleet of nine FFF 3D printers , including the Omega I60 , to produce plastic patterns using 3D printing casting filament to create molds around them .
Nippon Steel , JFE apply for Japanese govt ‘ green ’ funds
Alleima has established a production footprint for its medical business in Asia by opening a new facility in Penang , Malaysia . This will further strengthen the company ’ s medical wire manufacturing capacity . The new production facility will enable Alleima to capture opportunities from the growing demand in the region by increased capacity and improved manufacturing flexibility , staying close to customers . Site preparations will start at the end of 2024 , with the first commercial deliveries in 2026 . Penang , Malaysia , is a growing Asian hub for medical companies . Alleima ’ s ultra-fine medical wire is used in applications in various fields of medical technology , such as remote patient monitoring , vascular therapy , sensing , and neurostimulation . The facility will be governed within the Kanthal division of Alleima , which currently has production of medical products in Europe and the US .
BCN3D secures a key investment in light industrial AM
BCN3D , a major manufacturer of 3D printing solutions , has secured a pivotal investment round to fuel its growth in the light industrial additive manufacturing ( AM ) market . This announcement also celebrates the first anniversary of BCN3D ’ s flagship industrial FFF printer , the Omega I60 , renowned for its capability to produce large , durable prototypes and end-use parts like tooling , jigs , and fixtures .
Japan ’ s two major integrated steelmakers , Nippon Steel , and JFE Steel , are among the companies applying for Japanese government funding made available through the country ’ s new ‘ Green Transformation ( GX ) Promotion Act ’ to progress R & D for decarbonizing their operations . Nippon Steel applied jointly with Nippon Steel Stainless Steel ( NSSC ) for converting facilities in Nippon Steel ’ s Kyushu Works in Yawata to a large-sized electric arc furnace ( EAF ), to expand the EAF in the Setouchi Works in Hirohata , and to restart an idled EAF at NSSC ’ s Yamaguchi Works ( Shunan Area ), all in western Japan . Nippon Steel had started trial operations on its first domestic EAF at the Setouchi factory in June 2020 and aims to use the larger furnace to produce high-quality steel products such as electrical sheets . Mastering the many technical hurdles when operating large-sized EAFs will allow it to replace a blast furnace at one of its works by 2030 . Meanwhile , JFE Steel has sought funds for the construction of a new large EAF to replace its No . 2 blast furnace at the Kurashiki Area of its West Japan Works . It hopes to have the EAF operational during Fiscal 2027 , beginning in April of that year .
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