Latest offering for RenAM 500 series to debut at Formnext 2024 in Germany.
In just under two months, Renishaw will unveil the latest offering for its RenAM 500 series of metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems. At Formnext 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany, the company will host demonstrations of the new system on the Renishaw stand throughout the show, from November 19 to 22.
Incorporating advanced laser technology and intelligent process monitoring capabilities, the RenAM 500 series is designed to deliver precise control throughout the AM process, ensuring consistently high-quality parts. Renishaw claims that the upcoming addition to the RenAM 500 series will help meet the needs of more recent adopters looking for a lower initial investment.
“After launching our most recent developments, TEMPUS technology and the RenAM 500 Ultra, at Formnext 2023, it felt natural to launch our next system at this year’s show,” explained Louise Callanan, Renishaw’s director of additive manufacturing, in a press release. “The reception at the event last year was incredibly positive, with attendees excited about the exceptional results they could achieve with more productive systems.”
“Reducing cost per part has always been integral to widening the adoption of AM,” Callanan added. “Our most recent launch of TEMPUS technology and the RenAM 500 Ultra system focused on productivity, helping manufacturers reduce build times by up to 50 per cent. As we develop the latest system in the RenAM 500 series, Renishaw aims to lower the entry barrier to metal AM, to ensure that manufacturers of any size can find a system that provides value and quality.”
Renishaw’s RenAM 500 series systems, including the RenAM 500 Ultra, are available with high powered lasers that access the whole powder bed simultaneously. According to the company, this allows for efficient laser assignment and significantly higher build rates, improving productivity and lowering cost per part.
The latest RenAM 500 Ultra system is fitted with TEMPUS technology, which allows the lasers to fire as the recoater moves, reportedly removing up to nine seconds of build time per layer. Renishaw has stated that existing RenAM 500 series customers can gain access to the TEMPUS algorithm, potentially reducing total build times by tens of hours.
