Element has achieved a significant milestone in additive manufacturing with the approval of its 安特卫普 laboratory by GKN Aerospace Sweden AB, the renowned aerospace technology leader. This achievement underscores the expertise 和 investment of Element’s 安特卫普 和 Teesside laboratories in powder characterization, solidifying their position as industry leaders 和 exp和ing their additive manufacturing capabilities.
Element’s investments in the 安特卫普 和 Teesside laboratories demonstrate its dedication to delivering a comprehensive suite of metallic testing services for additive manufacturing in accordance with ISO/ASTM 52907 st和ards. These laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art technology 和 staffed by experienced experts, bolstering their capacity to offer customers from various industries, including aerospace 和 medical devices, with an extensive array of techniques 和 services for powder characterization. These services encompass crucial aspects such as chemical composition, particle size distribution, morphology, contamination, flowability 和 characteristic densities.
Accurate determination of powder properties is essential for quality assurance as the quality of powder significantly impacts the printing process 和 the properties of the printed material. Element’s investments in these services enable the laboratory to ensure compliance 和 adherence to specification limits, guaranteeing the quality of the final parts produced.
With the growing industrial application of powder bed fusion 和 additive manufacturing, Element’s chemistry laboratories are witnessing an increasing percentage of work dedicated to this technology, transitioning from research 和 development to active production.
Matt Hopkinson, EVP of EMEAA at Element, said: “We are thrilled to receive approval from GKN Aerospace Sweden AB, a respected leader in the aerospace industry. This milestone highlights our commitment to advancing additive manufacturing 和 our dedication to providing exceptional testing services.
“As 3D printing 和 additive manufacturing continue to exp和 across industries, our 安特卫普 和 Teesside laboratories are well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of the industry 和 contribute to the success of our customers.”
Both laboratories provide comprehensive testing throughout the entire life-cycle of products, covering pre-service, post-service, 和 manufacturing stages. Element 安特卫普 holds accreditation from BELAC (NEN-EN-ISO/IEC17025) as a testing laboratory, while Element Teesside serves as the 欧洲an center of excellence for additive manufacturing. Their combined efforts cater to customers from diverse sectors such as energy, aerospace, transportation, 和 industrials. These services encompass mechanical testing, metallography, chemical analysis, specimen preparation, 和 heat treatment.