OEM Nikon, and AP&C, a Colibrium Additive company, part of GE Aerospace, signed a sponsored research agreement that will enable the University of Waterloo to explore repair capabilities for high-value aerospace components using titanium alloys.
The Research program will utilize Nikon’s advanced Laser Direct Energy Deposition (DED) Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) System, the “Lasermeister LM300A,” and the “Lasermeister SB100″ Scanning System*, together with Ti-Al and Ti64 metal powders provided by AP&C.
These systems will be located at the Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing (MSAM) Laboratory at the University of Waterloo.
Ehsan Toyserkani, Director of the MSAM Laboratory, Professor of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering and Canada Research Chair in Multi-Scale Intelligent Additive Manufacturing, summarized the University of Waterloo’s selection of AP&C and Nikon as partners stating, “We are confident that Nikon’s repair solutions and AP&C’s metal powders offer cutting-edge answers to industry-relevant AM technology challenges. This partnership will enable us to effectively develop intellectual property and train the next generation of engineers and researchers through industry-focused R&D.”
This program aims to leverage the research members’ combined expertise to push the limits of metal AM for aerospace component repair. Utilizing high-quality titanium powders will enable optimal performance, while advanced scanning coupled with high-precision DED technology will provide customized repair to enhance parts’ safety and sustainability. Lastly, employing lighter and higher-durability materials will extend components’ lifespans and reduce operating costs.
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