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LPW Technology to supply AM powders to South Asia
dard tesselation language (.stl) file from any CAD package or to import native CAD formats directly into the Magics software. They can then edit, manipulate and heal models before orientating and adding build supports. The software also allows material files to be designed and edited before an output
is created, which can be read directly by the AM250 system.
Greater control ‘With this highly flexible platform, the user is able to control up to 170 parameters, fully utilizing Renishaw’s open source parameter
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ethos,’ said David Ewing, product marketing engineer at Renishaw. The function also gives users greater control of the build, with more support structure generators and build file generation algorithms. Renishaw; www.renishaw.com
LPW Technology to supply AM powders to South Asia LPW has partnered with Singapore-based Xsecpro Pte Ltd to supply AM powders in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. ‘With the market size of AM only projected to increase, South East Asia is still a market with huge opportunities for further growth led by applications particularly in the aerospace, automotive, and medical engineering industries,’ LPW said in a press release. ‘Although ambition for AM is evident and companies and
Simon Lwee (Xsecpro Pte Ltd) (left) and Phil Kilburn (LPW Technology Ltd) sign an agreement for the supply of AM powders in South East Asia.
government are investing in AM capabilities, to ensure economic manufacture and long term sustainability of the industry the need for capable metal powder products is increasingly important.’ Xsecpro Pte Ltd has many years of experience in the AM industry in providing AM machines, accessories, and support services to customers in South East Asia. LPW Technology; www.lpwtechnology.com
Renishaw 3D printing now suitable for dental market Renishaw says that its AM250 metal 3D printing machine is now suitable for producing dental parts, meaning that it will not require further adjustment to achieve the production of high quality frameworks. Renishaw will also supply cobalt chrome powder that can be used in the manufacture of dental frameworks. The improved AM250 is an alternative for those aiming to reduce the costs associated with milling operations and can replace traditional wax casting techniques
by building dental frameworks from STL data as part of a digital workflow.
CAD package
Overhead view of full build plate.
Renishaw can also supply the Renishaw Dental Studio (RDS) CAD package. Using Exocad, RDS allows a wide range of dental devices to be designed. The ability to add to the software’s capability through additional modules makes the package flexible and scalable for the expanding dental laboratory. Renishaw; www.renishaw.com
LPW software to improve powder quality LPW Technology has developed LPW Powdersolve, software that could improve efficiency and quality control in additive manufacturing (AM). LPW Powdersolve is a searchable powder characterization management system that handles the analytical data required to assess the performance of AM metal powders. It automates the process of data collection and analysis and makes it possible to track of the changing properties of AM powders, from the virgin state through repeated use and blending. It allows users to verify that powders consistently meet performance specifications, to detect contamination or degradation, and ensure sufficient powder is always
that reduce production costs, while at the same time safeguarding finished product quality.
Greater understanding
LPW Powdersolve is a searchable powder characterization management system that handles the analytical data required to assess the performance of AM metal powders.
available to meet production requirements. This information can be used to develop viable powder re-use strategies
‘We understand that companies are looking for greater efficiency and understanding in powder specification as demands increase and powder re-use has become essential for the long term sustainability of the industry,’ said John D. Hunter, general manager of LPW Technology Inc. ‘[...] our ultimate aim is to help end users take the intelligence and effectiveness of their company’s powder lifecycle management to the next level.’ LPW Technology; www.lpwtechnology.com 145
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is created, which can be read directly by the AM250 system.
Greater control ‘With this highly flexible platform, the user is able to control up to 170 parameters, fully utilizing Renishaw’s open source parameter
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
ethos,’ said David Ewing, product marketing engineer at Renishaw. The function also gives users greater control of the build, with more support structure generators and build file generation algorithms. Renishaw; www.renishaw.com
LPW Technology to supply AM powders to South Asia LPW has partnered with Singapore-based Xsecpro Pte Ltd to supply AM powders in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. ‘With the market size of AM only projected to increase, South East Asia is still a market with huge opportunities for further growth led by applications particularly in the aerospace, automotive, and medical engineering industries,’ LPW said in a press release. ‘Although ambition for AM is evident and companies and
Simon Lwee (Xsecpro Pte Ltd) (left) and Phil Kilburn (LPW Technology Ltd) sign an agreement for the supply of AM powders in South East Asia.
government are investing in AM capabilities, to ensure economic manufacture and long term sustainability of the industry the need for capable metal powder products is increasingly important.’ Xsecpro Pte Ltd has many years of experience in the AM industry in providing AM machines, accessories, and support services to customers in South East Asia. LPW Technology; www.lpwtechnology.com
Renishaw 3D printing now suitable for dental market Renishaw says that its AM250 metal 3D printing machine is now suitable for producing dental parts, meaning that it will not require further adjustment to achieve the production of high quality frameworks. Renishaw will also supply cobalt chrome powder that can be used in the manufacture of dental frameworks. The improved AM250 is an alternative for those aiming to reduce the costs associated with milling operations and can replace traditional wax casting techniques
by building dental frameworks from STL data as part of a digital workflow.
CAD package
Overhead view of full build plate.
Renishaw can also supply the Renishaw Dental Studio (RDS) CAD package. Using Exocad, RDS allows a wide range of dental devices to be designed. The ability to add to the software’s capability through additional modules makes the package flexible and scalable for the expanding dental laboratory. Renishaw; www.renishaw.com
LPW software to improve powder quality LPW Technology has developed LPW Powdersolve, software that could improve efficiency and quality control in additive manufacturing (AM). LPW Powdersolve is a searchable powder characterization management system that handles the analytical data required to assess the performance of AM metal powders. It automates the process of data collection and analysis and makes it possible to track of the changing properties of AM powders, from the virgin state through repeated use and blending. It allows users to verify that powders consistently meet performance specifications, to detect contamination or degradation, and ensure sufficient powder is always
that reduce production costs, while at the same time safeguarding finished product quality.
Greater understanding
LPW Powdersolve is a searchable powder characterization management system that handles the analytical data required to assess the performance of AM metal powders.
available to meet production requirements. This information can be used to develop viable powder re-use strategies
‘We understand that companies are looking for greater efficiency and understanding in powder specification as demands increase and powder re-use has become essential for the long term sustainability of the industry,’ said John D. Hunter, general manager of LPW Technology Inc. ‘[...] our ultimate aim is to help end users take the intelligence and effectiveness of their company’s powder lifecycle management to the next level.’ LPW Technology; www.lpwtechnology.com 145
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