Rochester Institute of Technology to Host Seminar on Innovative Laser Technology
Dr. Grylls will explain how the LENS (Laser Engineered Net Shaping) systems are used to cost-effectively fabricate, enhance and repair high-performance metal components in state-of-the-art materials such as titanium, and stainless steel. Immediately following Grylls’ presentation, Mike Renn, senior scientist for Optomec, will give a one-hour presentation on the M3D System, a fine feature printable electronics solution that uses nanomaterials to reduce the size of the circuitry and components used in printed wiring board, flex circuit, flat panel, solar and life sciences applications.
Optomec Corp. is a leading provider of additive manufacturing systems for high-performance applications in the electronics, biomedical, aerospace and defense markets. These systems utilize Optomec’s proprietary M3D aerosol-jetting technology and LENS powder-metal fabrication technology.
The LENS systems use energy from a high-power laser to build up structures one layer at a time directly from powdered metals. The resulting fully functional 3-D components have mechanical properties that can be equivalent or even superior to wrought materials. LENS solutions can be used throughout the entire product lifecycle for applications ranging from materials research to functional prototyping to low volume manufacturing. An additional benefit is LENS’ ability to add material to existing components for service and repair applications.
Optomec will be showcasing its technology to RIT engineers and faculty. The Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies is an applied research facility focused on manufacturing improvements, sustainable design and remanufacturing. CIMS plans to work with Optomec to analyze additional applications for the LENS technology.
“The Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies is dedicated to improving manufacturing processes and production through the utilization of science and technology as well as sustained partnership with industry,” adds Michael Haselkorn, senior staff engineer at the center. “It is our hope that this seminar with Optomec is the start of a long and sustained collaboration which will spur the development of LENS and ultimately improve the entire manufacturing sector.”
The Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies was established in 1992 with a mission to increase the competitiveness of manufacturers through applied technology and training. The center represents a dynamic collaboration of in-house technical experts, as well as academic, industry and government resources. Located on the campus of Rochester Institute of Technology, the unique, world-class facility houses three centers, four major programs, and an all-encompassing training program.
There will be an hour for questions after the seminar and refreshments will be served immediately following the event. For more information concerning the event please contact William Dube at (585) 475-2816 or will.dube@cims.rit.edu.