Primetals Technologies granted US patent

AMUK member Primetals Technologies (‘Primetals’) have recently been granted US patent 12233443. The patent relates to a ‘sexto’ (six-high) rolling mill stand.  that is suited for hot rolling an intermediate strip into a thin strip that is less than 0.8 mm thick. A combined casting and rolling installation that includes the six-high rolling mill stand […]

Aerospace leader Airframe Designs has stepped up its commitment to becoming a sustainable manufacturer with a series of environmental initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint. The organisation has increased the number of solar panels it uses to generate energy for its site in Blackpool from 80 to 150 panels, increasing the battery storage capacity from […]

AMS delivers worlds first recycled metallic materials onto future aircraft system.  Additive Manufacturing Solutions Ltd. (AMS) is proud to announce its collaboration with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Rolls-Royce in a groundbreaking initiative to recycle components from retired Tornado aircraft into new parts for the next-generation Tempest fighter jets. This innovative project marks […]

Aerospace leader Airframe Designs has doubled its capacity with the expansion of its operation and its services for its customers across the industry. The company has grown its capacity across its additive manufacturing services along with design, analysis and 3D scanning with investment in further space and technology at its headquarters in Blackpool. CEO of […]

Produce Parts Responsibly and Locally Did you know that Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) can be used as a tool to reduce carbon emissions? By only manufacturing the parts you need, using only the material necessary, local to where the parts are required you’re able to avoid; excess stock from minimum order quantities, waste material from […]

After the time and effort expended in developing your invention, then explaining it to your friendly neighbourhood patent attorney, your patent application has been drafted and is on file at the Patent Office. Congratulations! You are now on your way to obtaining a granted patent and begin reaping the rewards. The question is: how soon? […]

Apprentices at aerospace leader Airframe Designs are using the latest technology to help develop their expertise with a project on the famous World War Two Spitfire aircraft. They have conducted an exercise at Blackpool Airport to complete a 3D scan of part of the iconic Spitfire to create two new wing supports which will help […]

MedTech IP Julian Asquith | Robecca Davey | Greg Carty-Hornsby Sneak peak inside the MedTech IP E-Book: Don’t be afraid to burn the midnight oil: Additive Manufacturing and MedTech 3D printing is now widely used in a variety of MedTech areas, for example in the manufacture of custom-fit artificial limbs (prostheses), external supporting devices (orthoses) […]

A trio of apprentices are taking off with specialist Airframe Designs as they develop the skills needed for the modern aerospace industry. Three new apprentices, Ben Porter, Adam Snelson and Thomas Renshaw, have joined three others at the expanding aerospace company in their five-year apprenticeship development programme. Ben and Adam are taking the Manufacturing Engineering […]

A practical guide to developing an effective anti-counterfeiting strategy Every brand or business owner dreams of reaching the top – but with success comes challenges. A lucrative brand inevitably attracts copycats and counterfeiters eager to exploit its identity, reputation, and success. These imitators can erode consumer trust, compromise product quality, and siphon away hard-earned revenue, […]

Dual 700-watt lasers with Automatic Multilaser Alignment (AMA) and integrated cooling ensure efficient volume production and stronger parts for the TruPrint 3000 3D printer // Benefits users across industries, including automotive and aerospace Ditzingen/Frankfurt, 07 November 2024 – At Formnext, TRUMPF is focusing on more productive 3D printing systems. The high-tech company has equipped the […]

An expert in structures is taking the expertise of aerospace leader Airframe Designs to new heights as it grows its specialist services for its customers. Senior Structures Engineer James Roy has recently gained Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) approval to help expand the company’s offering.  He makes it a trio of structures CVEs at the company, with […]

London, 6 November 2024: Recognition of the transformational capability of AI in strengthening resilience to climate change and supporting the reduction of emissions has potential to propel the energy sector towards new innovations, according to intellectual property firm Marks & Clerk. Findings from its latest AI Report  reveal that AI innovations tied to green technology are rapidly advancing, […]

Semiconductor manufacturers can reduce scrap and thus cut costs // Additive manufactured parts improve the overall performance of semiconductor manufacturing machines // TRUMPF presents additive manufactured sample parts at the trade show Formnext Ditzingen/Frankfurt, 31 October 2024 – The additive manufacturing (AM) technology of TRUMPF makes semiconductor manufacturing systems more precise and efficient. “Semiconductor manufacturers […]

In this edition of Partner Talks, Phil Davies from the University of Bristol sits down with Dennis Eichkorn of SAS and Pieter Ruijssenaars, our CEO, to dive into the world of AI, data analytics, and additive manufacturing. They explore how these technologies are reshaping manufacturing and supply chains, offering insights into smarter, more sustainable operations. Ready to see the […]

A patent application (WO2024183872) was published recently in the name of Plastometrex Ltd. (an AMUK member). The patent application relates to a portable apparatus for performing indentation plastometry – a technique for characterising the inelastic properties of materials by penetrating an indenter into a single sample of material repetitively and measuring the residual indent profile; […]

Earlier this year, a subsidiary of AMUK member Trumpf obtained a patent in the US, protecting its solution for determining a position of a building platform within a process chamber of an additive manufacturing device. Meanwhile, a corresponding patent application in Europe for the same invention remains pending with the European Patent Office (EPO) over […]

Dear customers, business partners and colleagues This is the first issue to focus entirely on a fascinating topic: additive manufacturing and the development of hybrid systems. Four years ago, we set up our own competence centre for AM technology. Our current development strategy not only focuses on the 3D printing process, but we have also […]

Tokyo, Japan – [19/7/2024] – Innovative Space Carrier Inc. (ISC), a visionary space startup aiming to make space accessible to everyone, announces a groundbreaking partnership to manufacture propellant tanks using metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology for the first time in Japan. space startup aiming to make space accessible to everyone, announces a groundbreaking partnership to […]

The additive manufacturing (AM) sector is at the forefront of innovation, transforming industries from aerospace to healthcare. However, many businesses are not fully capitalising on the financial benefits available through the UK government’s R&D tax credits scheme. These credits are designed to encourage innovation by providing a tax relief on expenses related to research and […]

Laser Lines today announces that it is hosting a defence-focused full-day event at the Digital Manufacturing Centre (DMC) on the 3rd of October 2024. The exclusive event has been designed for professionals in the defence and aerospace industries and will showcase how additive manufacturing is driving the sector’s technology enhancements in key areas including part […]

In a significant move towards enhancing the availability of advanced materials for additive manufacturing, Broder Powder, a division of Broder Metals Group, has announced a strategic partnership with 6K Additive. This collaboration promises to provide customers in the UK and Ireland with unparalleled access to a full suite of high-performance metal powders, reinforcing Broder Powder’s […]

Embracing innovation and technology will help drive forward the change that is necessary across the aerospace industry. Finding the right talent to steer that change is also crucial, as Garry Sellick, additive manufacturing manager at Airframe Designs, explains. We have further invested in technology to improve the quality of our processes and standards through a sophisticated […]

Earlier this year, AMUK member ValCUN BV obtained patent protection for its 3D printing extrusion technology across Europe, by taking advantage of the new Unitary Patent system. The Unitary Patent Convention, or UPC, was launched in June 2023 and offers patentees the ability to simultaneously protect their technology in 18 EU countries. There is no official fee for […]