www.hpmag.co.uk HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS September 2024 13 Global engineering technologies company Renishaw has provided Domin, a leading manufacturer of high-performance hydraulic valves, with its RenAM 500Q Ultra metal additive manufacturing (AM) system. The system will support Domin’s increased production of servo proportional hydraulic valves at its new Technology Centre near Bristol, UK. The RenAM 500Q Ultra is the latest model in Renishaw’s RenAM 500 series of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) systems. It incorporates Renishaw’s patented TEMPUS™ technology, which reduces build times by up to 50% while maintaining high part quality. The TEMPUS technology allows lasers to operate while the powder recoater is in motion, significantly increasing productivity. Additionally, the system features advanced process monitoring software to ensure consistent quality. Domin had previously purchased a RenAM 500Q system in 2023 but required additional capacity due to growing demand. The new RenAM 500Q Ultra, Renishaw’s highest productivity model, will help meet this increased demand. Marcus Pont, Chief Executive and co-founder of Domin, commented: “The installation of the Renishaw 500Q Ultra marks another milestone in Domin’s growth. This technology will enhance our manufacturing capabilities, allowing us to deliver even greater value to our customers. Our continued partnership with Renishaw reflects our commitment to innovation and operational excellence.” Domin’s hydraulic valves, used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing, benefit from the use of metal AM to create complex internal geometries not achievable through traditional methods. This results in stronger, lighter components with reduced material waste. Domin’s approach combines AM with advanced technologies like high-speed motor control, modern electronics, big data, and connected systems, aiming to help the hydraulics industry reduce CO2e emissions by one gigatonne by 2030. The new system will help Domin maintain short production times while delivering highquality products to its growing customer base. Josh Whitmore, Senior Technical Sales Engineer at Renishaw, said: “We’re pleased to have installed the RenAM 500Q Ultra to enable Domin to boost their production. Our systems are designed and manufactured in the UK, and this sale to a UK-based AM producer is a strong result for the country’s manufacturing Advanced manufacturing system enhances production for UK hydraulic valve manufacturer
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