Renishaw Launches Online Guide to AM

Renishaw Inc. (West Dundee, IL) has launched a dedicated additive manufacturing (AM) page on their website and will use this new information hub to educate and inform customers and the wider engineering community on the possibilities of additive manufacturing and its business impact. The objective is to increase the use of AM technology in mainstream manufacturing.

Content includes videos, feature articles, industry news, opinion pieces and detailed case studies of successful applications. It also contains a collection of technical articles written by the company’s industry experts, including popular AM LinkedIn blogger Marc Saunders and Lucy Grainger, an expert in metal powders for AM. Featured on the new page is the beginner’s guide, which explains how users can optimize their use of metal AM to take advantage of the design freedom, performance and efficiency of this manufacturing technique. It also explains how understanding the particular AM process characteristics are essential to waste and cost reduction. To access the page, please click here.

“Investing in AM requires time, resources and equipment,” explained Robin Weston, the marketing manager of Renishaw’s Additive Manufacturing Products Division. “To understand the benefits and develop a reliable and capable process, companies must rigorously assess their operations. We want to educate the industry on why to consider it, when to consider it and what applications are suitable,” continued Weston. “Alongside our knowledge of AM, we have expertise in precision measurement, machining and finishing. This positions us as a perfect partner for an integrated industrial additive manufacturing system.”

The company operates a global network of solutions centers to lower additive manufacturing entry barriers. Their network includes facilities in the U.S., UK, Europe, and India. At these centers, they work with customers to build knowledge and confidence in AM technologies, as well as to develop reliable processes. Visitors to the website can also have the latest developments sent directly to their inbox by signing up for their quarterly newsletter.

www.renishaw.com/amguide