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function rather than the compo- directed energy deposition, will but now environmental protec-
nent or a combination of parts. I gain market share. This process tion and sustainability are the
think the most important thing is unique because we use mul- way forward to make it net-zero.
for all of us is to work togeth- tiple laser sources, which gives Saving material, time, and tech-
er, and I think it’s a really good us an interesting architecture nology and making better prod-
starting point.” where the material feeds on ucts and quality are ways to pur- The Photon
“These commendable efforts the axis, which is crucial for ex- sue excellence and ensure we are 1000H is
contribute to our nation’s ‘Make cellent material properties and the best in the world. So in this a hybrid
machine that
in India’ initiative instrumental- geometrical capabilities.” direction, the state of Karnataka, combines
ly. As most of us probably know “DED laser-based technology will under the leadership of our Hon- subtractive
by now, DED is a native manu- grow in metal AM and traditional orable Prime Minister and Chief and addi-
facturing process in which fo- manufacturing, so you’ll see two Minister, has been adopting tive tech-
cused thermal energy is used growth curves,” he added. industry 4.0, as the industry is nologies,
whereas
to fuse materials by melting as Elaborating on the hybrid metal moving forward simultaneously the Photon
they are being deposited when wire process, where 100 percent for your demand and supply.” 1000R is
coupled with CNC machining of the material ends up in the He also emphasized the impor- an additive
in a single hybrid equipment,” parts, Matthews further stated, tance of manpower in the adop- manufactur-
commented Sidhu. “DED is also “This technology can use more tion of Industry 4.0, as well as ing machine
with a robot
used for structural parts and than one material in the same how the state has done so in var- combination.
commercial aircraft compo- part, which has fascinating ap- ious sectors. “Not only adapting,
nents. Several foreign private plications. You don’t normally but also implementing the right
players have amazed the world see this in the industry because platform, integrating technolo-
with technological advances. the mindset for design has been gy, reforming governance and
Most of them are supported by that you have a part, a geome- administration, and bringing
brilliant Indian scientists and try, and you build it out of one the latest legislation to ensure
engineers, but now it’s time to material. With this technology, the institution’s empowerment;
build and export the technology you can add two materials to the all have been done,” he added.
developed by Indians.” same part to gain performance, Working towards a vision to
cost, or both.” make Karnataka the national
Getting into the specifics capital for additive manufac-
Deep diving into the technical Extending government turing and assuring the Dias,
aspects of the machine, Mat- support he concluded, “What you have
thews from Meltio, a disruptive Congratulating the BFW team been looking for will be sup-
laser metal deposition technolo- on their successful launch and plemented, and will be ensured
gy manufacturer and BFW’s of- stating that with the latest tech- by our state institutions not
ficial value-added partner, spoke nologies and improvisation only for Karnataka but for the
on the prospects of the ma- coming up with new missions entire nation. So, whatever the
chines. He said, “I think they’ll to add more value, the Minister requirement, we are willing to
do well in this market, given said, “Earlier, technologies had a address the requirement and
industry trends. I think DED, or greater environmental impact, will collaborate.”

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