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institution of mechanical engineers report states that achieving net zero is the ‘most ambitious engineering project ever’
According to a new report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, cutting global greenhouse gas emissions to meet Net Zero targets is arguably the most ambitious engineering project ever undertaken. The report “Engineering A Net Zero Energy
System” looks at the engineering challenges in achieving the Net Zero goal, which will require a switch from fossil fuel to low-carbon energy in less than 30 years. Many of the technologies needed to make
this transformation already exist, and some existing energy technologies will still have a place. However, there are many challenges in making these technologies robust, reliable and cost-effective.
Past President Peter Flinn, CEng FIMechE,
author of the report, said: “The Net Zero Project could be viewed as the most ambitious engineering project ever undertaken. To be achieved, we need to accelerate our efforts, create market demand, release cash, and engage in a massive scale-up programme. The economics of Net Zero solutions are just as important as the technologies used.” To support this goal, the Institution commits
to providing a balanced and objective view of technologies, with particular reference to their development status and market opportunities. It will work to develop the skills needed to underpin Net Zero and work with relevant
unlocking 3D-printeD pekk’s lightweighting potential for aerospace applications
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division and Stratasys have applied Hexagon’s simulation technology to capture the behaviour of Stratasys’ high- performance, ultra-lightweight Antero reinforced polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) materials and its additive manufacturing processes. These rigorously validated simulations offer Stratasys customers unique insight so they can lightweight components and introduce new sustainable aircraft and spacecraft faster. 3D printed plastic parts offer
transformative lightweighting for aerospace, reducing the energy use and increasing the range of new aircraft. When the material and processes are fully exploited by product designers, it may also reduce the cost caused by over-engineering and the waste and lead times of traditional manufacturing. However, the adoption of plastics and additive methods for structural components has remained slow due to the industry’s safety-critical nature and regulations. Providing engineering teams the simulation tools to validate that these materials will achieve the required part performance when manufactured is the ‘missing link’, enabling designers to apply these breakthroughs today. Rigorously-validated multi-scale models of
these new high-performance aerospace-approved materials – Stratasys Antero 840CN03 and Antero
800NA – have now been added to Hexagon’s Digimat materials exchange ecosystem, with associated print process parameters from Stratasys’ aerospace-ready 3D printers. Using these detailed proprietary models, engineers can create digital twins that accurately predict how parts printed with the chosen material and approved aerospace-ready Stratasys printer will perform in a digital reality with real-world use cases and certification tests before any physical prototypes are manufactured. Aziz Tahiri, vice president of
global aerospace and defence for Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division, said: “As the aerospace industry continues to push for more sustainable
designs, unlocking the lightweighting potential of thermoplastics and 3D printing will be key. By leveraging the power of our simulation technology, manufacturers gain access to proprietary information so their engineers can ‘work the problem’ with reliable information. We’re excited to see how this next chapter with Stratasys will help the industry create lighter, stronger designs in any design engineering tool with more confidence and less cost and help bring next-gen aircraft to market faster.”
hexagon.com/mi
eos launches network to connect end customers with am production partners
EOS has launched a new Contract Manufacturing Network, designed to connect end customers with established AM production partners, so they can create high quality parts in a fast and reliable way. Initially the network will be set up in EMEA with seven partners, namely FKM, Erpro, Volum-E, Pankl, Materialise, Oerlikon, Hasenauer & Hesser. It will then be expanded globally, with more partners joining over the coming months. Customers searching for a trusted additive
manufacturing partner to produce their parts, rather than manufacturing in-house, can approach the network for support – from rapid prototyping up to small series volumes. Companies that want to become a partner
undergo a thorough and dedicated evaluation, where they must fulfill certain criteria, such as needing to serve customers across EMEA.
www.eos.info/en 6 DESIGN SOLUTIONS noVeMBer 2022
agencies in the energy and innovation sectors to encourage pilot projects of new technologies. Flinn added: “New skills are needed to support
technologies that achieve the Net Zero goal and the UK’s professional engineering institutions will play a key role in embedding Net Zero principles and skills into degree courses, accreditation programmes and training courses.” The report launch coincides with a Prestige
Lecture given at IMechE’s Birdcage Walk headquarters by Professor Emily Shuckburgh OBE, a world-leading climate scientist and director of Cambridge Zero.
www.imeche.org news in brief
Festo has launched an Electric Motion Sizing Tool. This free online tool offers error-free sizing of both rotary and linear applications for electro-mechanical systems. Improving efficiency and accuracy as well as saving time, it will enable users to find quick, reliable, results without complex calculations to identify the mass moment of inertia.
www.festo.co.uk
Nicomatic has announced a global distribution agreement with PEI-Genesis. PEI-Genesis will offer Nicomatic’s full product offering, including its flagship harsh environment connector product line with over 20 million power, data, and signal configurations, the CMM series.
www.nicomatic.com
Telonic Instruments has expanded its portfolio with two of the latest instruments from instrumentation specialist, Siglent. The SSA5000A spectrum analyser and the SSG5000A RF signal generator extend the manufacturer’s RF instrument portfolio to address 20GHz+ frequencies.
www.telonic.co.uk
Volex, the global integrated manufacturing specialists, has acquired Review Display Systems (RDS). RDS will be integrated within GTK UK and will retain its existing brand identity and management structure. It will continue to operate from its offices in the UK and USA. This integration will strengthen the group’s engineering capabilities and market opportunities for customised electronic solutions.
www.gtk.co.uk
Schaeffler has signed a contract with the CERATIZIT Group for the acquisition of CERASPIN. CERASPIN has over 25 years’ experience in the development and production of premium ceramic products, the majority of which are processed into rolling elements for various bearing applications.
www.schaeffler.co.uk
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