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industry news witness 3d printing in action at the digital manuFacturing centre
Manufacturers wanting to witness a Stratasys Neo800 SLA 3D printer in action in a live production environment can do so at the Digital Manufacturing Centre (DMC) in Silverstone thanks to Laser Lines. The machine is joining other machines installed by the company over the past 24 months, including the Stratasys H350, the Stratasys F770 and the DyeMansion post-processing workflow. Also, shortly due to join the range, is the Stratasys Neo 450S, the smaller version of the SLA 3D printer. With a large 800 x 800 x 600mm
build platform, users can create large parts on the Neo800 with an exceptional surface finish, partly due to the system’s 2-Watt laser which has a dynamic beam shape control that maintains maximum
reduce finishing time by up to 50% and uses an open material system that lets users work with any 355nm SL resin. In addition, the Neo 3D printers can run with these technically advanced stereolithography materials: Somos Watershed XC 11122, Somos PerFORM, Somos Taurus, Somos Evolve, Somos Waterclear and Somos PerFORM Reflect. Mark Tyrtania, sales director at Laser
Lines, said: “Our collaboration with the DMC with the Stratasys Neo and other systems we have installed there enables customers to choose the best system for their needs, and to be able to compare and ask questions. It is a great facility, and we are looking forward to further
productivity and quality. According to the company, the Neo800 can help
tÜV sÜd uK launches carbon Footprint management serVice
TÜV SÜD UK has launched a Carbon Footprint Management service to help organisations reduce carbon emissions and ultimately become carbon neutral. The new service will calculate an organisation’s current carbon footprint, to
understand the scale of the challenge and quantify the carbon impact. TÜV SÜD will then support the development of a carbon reduction plan that focuses on activities with the highest carbon emission reduction potential. Specialists will also regularly audit the organisation’s carbon reduction
activities to ensure the plan is delivering against anticipated results. Anything that is not working practically or financially can then be reviewed at an early stage. Once carbon neutrality is achieved, TÜV SÜD’s Carbon Neutrality Certification will prove an organisation’s status.
strengthening our partnership.”
3dprinting.co.uk
Fibox polycarbonate contributeS to a circular Solar induStry
The technical lifespan of a solar photovoltaic panel is about 30 years. A huge amount of waste will be produced with the expected increase in production to tens of millions of units each year. A much more environmentally friendly circular manufacturing programme for the whole system is required. Fibox polycarbonate is proven to be
suitable for outdoor applications such as Solar String Combiner Boxes, AC and DC
www.tuvsud.co.uk customising alloy powders
Designers and engineers searching for more intricate and lighter components have been given a welcome boost with the launch of customised alloy powders by Goodfellow Cambridge. Allowing greater alloy composition, particle size and increased flexibility
in batch quantity, the new customised alloy powders will also include High-Entropy Alloys (HEA) that boast superior properties critical for future material innovations. The manufacturer is expecting significant interest from customers involved in additive manufacturing, structural jet engines, hydrogen storage and even medical implants. Aphrodite Tomou, head of technical, said: “Thanks to our long-standing
relationships with several specialist partners, we are the only UK supplier of customised alloy powders and are already working with designers and engineers to help them unlock experimental and production benefits. This is an exciting introduction.”
Isolators, Connection Boxes, Meter Housings and Inverter housings. The particular properties of polycarbonate: corrosion free, UV resistance, durability, recyclability and re-use, make it a perfect circular material. The use of Fibox polycarbonate to house the electrical components
associated with a PV system is key to enabling circularity in this industry. How does Fibox polycarbonate contribute to a circular solar industry?
• Fibox polycarbonate will not corrode and has a typical life span of over 30 years
• Fibox polycarbonate enclosures are much lighter in weight than equivalent steel boxes making installation or replacement quick and easy.
• Fibox polycarbonate enclosures are moulded from up to 25% recycled material and are recyclable at their end of life.
• Fibox polycarbonate enclosures protect electrical equipment and components within a Solar PV System from damage and deterioration, reducing failures and ensuring operational security.
www.fibox.com
www.goodfellow.com
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