Nikon SLM Options has introduced it has begun manufacturing its NXG XII 600 steel additive manufacturing (AM) programs in the USA.
The economic 3D printing firm says the milestone, a primary for the corporate, underscores its dedication to increasing its capabilities and serving clients within the North American market throughout key industries together with aerospace, defence, automotive, and power.
These massive, 12-laser, “American Made” selective laser melting machines, can be manufactured at Nikon SLM’s South Carolina-based facility in an effort to ship enhanced lead instances, buyer assist, and a better presence within the U.S. market.
Charlie Grace, CCO at Nikon SLM Options and President of Nikon SLM Options NA, stated: “Establishing the manufacturing of the NXG XII 600 in the USA, permits us to higher assist our North American clients by offering them with domestically produced, high-quality additive manufacturing programs. Our dedication to innovation and excellence is mirrored on this growth, and we’re excited in regards to the alternatives it brings to our business.”
The information was first introduced through the RAPID + TCT occasion in Los Angeles final week the place Grace spoke on stage throughout an Government Keynote panel session about how the corporate is driving scalability by increasing its groups and providers, establishing new headquarters in Lengthy Seaside, California, and opening up new distribution and engineering centres within the U.S.
“Final week, we began manufacturing our first NXG XII 600 on American soil by People,” Grace shared through the panel. “It’s actually cool to see the funding that we’re making in our clients on this market.”
The launch of the NXG XII 600 has been successful story for the rebranded Nikon SLM Options with a number of orders coming from organisations akin to Collins Aerospace and GKN Aerospace. The corporate marked its 900th steel 3D printer sale final December with an NXG XII 600 order positioned by Safran.
Learn extra: Collins Aerospace on doubling down on steel additive manufacturing
Nikon SLM Options says its U.S. operations will adhere to the next acts and laws:
- Purchase American Act (“BAA”), 48 C.F.R. § 52.225-2(a)
- Division of Protection Federal Acquisition Regulation Complement (“DFARS”), DFARS §§ 225.872-1(a), 225.003
- Commerce Agreements Act (“the TAA”), 48 C.F.R. § 52.225-5(a)
It additionally said that its NXG XII 600 merchandise are BAA-compliant home finish merchandise, which meet DFARS necessities for DOD-related gross sales, and are additionally TAA-compliant U.S.-made finish merchandise.
