DATE: November 30, 2011
Lockheed Martin and Sciaky, Inc. Enter Mentor-Protege Agreement With Initial Focus on Electron Beam Manufacturing of F-35 Parts
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Sciaky to showcase innovative Direct Manufacturing technology and expanded welding services at FABTECH
DATE: November 7, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chicago, Illinois – Sciaky, Inc., a world-renowned provider of advanced welding systems and services, will showcase its innovative Direct Manufacturing (DM) technology and expanded contract welding services at FABTECH 2011, North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, finishing and welding event.
Sciaky's DM technology, which is based on additive manufacturing (AM) principles, is the only commercially-available, large-scale, fully-programmable means of achieving near net-shape parts. It utilizes Sciaky's state-of-the art electron beam welding equipment to produce production parts and functional prototypes at a fraction of the cost of traditional manufacturing methods. Starting with a 3D model from a CAD program, Sciaky's fully-articulated, moving electron beam gun deposits metal, layer by layer, until the part is ready for finish machining. Depending on the part being manufactured, deposition rates can range from 15 to 40 pounds of metal per hour.
Sciaky's DM, which is also referred to as Direct Digital Manufacturing (DDM), was recently highlighted in an October 24 article from Defense News that explains how the Department of Defense (DoD) is embracing this groundbreaking technology.
In addition, Sciaky recently expanded its contract welding services to include a wider range of capabilities. Parts and assemblies ranging up to 24-feet in length and down to the size of a tiny dime can now be affordably welded by the assortment of electron beam welding chambers available at Sciaky's Chicago facility.
"No other welding systems manufacturer or service provider can offer Sciaky's depth and breadth of products and services," said Mike Riesen, General Manager of Sciaky, Inc. "We are proud to showcase these tremendous capabilities at a terrific forum like FABTECH."
FABTECH takes place November 14-17 at the McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. Sciaky will be exhibiting in booth 7014. To learn more about FABTECH, visit http://www.fabtechexpo.com.
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Sciaky to feature commercially-available AM solution at the International Conference on Additive Manufacturing
Chicago, Illinois – Sciaky, Inc., a world-renowned supplier of electron beam, advanced arc and resistance welding systems, will demonstrate how manufacturers can save money and boost productivity by utilizing Sciaky's groundbreaking Additive Manufacturing (AM) solution (which is also referred to as Direct Manufacturing) at the 6th International Conference on Additive Manufacturing.
Sciaky's AM solution is the only commercially-available, large-scale, fully-programmable means of achieving near-net shape parts. The process utilizes Sciaky's state-of-the art electron beam welding technology to produce functional prototypes and production parts at a fraction of the cost of traditional manufacturing methods. Starting with a 3D model from a CAD program, Sciaky's fully-articulated, moving electron beam gun deposits metal, layer by layer, until the part is complete, and ready for finish machining. Depending on the part being manufactured, deposition rates can range from 15 to 40 pounds of metal per hour.
The conference will concentrate on process, materials, design and software development, together with supply chain and management issues, and will include novel applications of AM within various industries. Additionally, there will be dedicated sessions detailing the current leading AM research activity in the US, EU and UK.
"The AM Conference is an excellent forum to showcase Sciaky's recent advances in large-scale Additive Manufacturing technology," said Mike Riesen, General Manager of Sciaky, Inc. "We look forward to sharing our knowledge and progress with other leaders at the forefront of AM technology."
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Sciaky to showcase its exclusive Direct Manufacturing (DM) process at AeroMat 2011
Chicago, Illinois – Sciaky, Inc., a world-renowned supplier of electron beam, advanced arc and resistance welding systems, as well as a trusted provider of extensive contract welding services, will showcase its exclusive Direct Manufacturing (DM) process at the AeroMat 2011 Conference and Exposition. The DM process, which employs Additive Manufacturing (AM) methodology, utilizes Sciaky's state-of-the art electron beam welding technology to produce production parts and functional prototypes at a fraction of the cost of traditional manufacturing methods. Starting with a 3D model from a CAD program, Sciaky's fully-articulated, moving electron beam gun deposits metal, layer by layer, until the part is complete, and ready for finish machining. Depending on the part being manufactured, deposition rates can range from 15 to 40 pounds of
metal per hour.
Currently, Sciaky's DM process is the only commercially-available, large-scale, fully-programmable means of achieving near-net shape parts.
"Sciaky has a long, successful track record of meeting rigid specifications to manufacture critical items like airframes, landing gear, jet engines, guided missiles and vehicle parts," said Mike Riesen, General Manager of Sciaky, Inc. "Sciaky's DM is a perfect fit for aerospace manufacturers who want to save money, as well as improve part design and manufacturing processes."
The AeroMat 2011 Conference and Exposition takes place May 23-25 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA. Sciaky will be exhibiting in booth 1901. To learn more about AeroMat, visit http://www.asminternational.org/content/Events/aeromat/.
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