Methods Machine Tools Subsidiary Opens Seven AM Labs
The labs are located in existing Methods technology centers.
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View MoreMethods 3D Inc., a newly-formed subsidiary of Methods Machine Tools Inc., has completed seven additive manufacturing laboratories located in various parts of the United States. Methods 3D has also added personnel to support its new infrastructure, and James Hanson, formerly director of corporate development with the parent company, has been appointed COO.
The new labs are located in each of Methods Machine Tools’ technology centers, including Sudbury, Massachusetts; Detroit, Michigan; Charlotte, North Carolina; Chicago, Illinois; Phoenix, Arizona; and San Francisco and Los Angeles, California. These additive manufacturing labs are outfitted with 18 printers including direct metal printing (DMP), select laser sintering (SLS), stereolithography (SLA) and multi-jet models running 14 different materials. A full complement of postprocessing equipment such as EDM, CNC machining, automation and inspection machines is also onsite.
“Our new additive labs are ideal for manufacturing professionals to consult our experts and explore ways to design and produce their components using the latest 3D technology integrated with conventional machining, automation and more,” Mr. Hanson says. “Engineers have been bringing their application challenges to us and we have been working with them to implement this technology into their manufacturing operations.”
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