BAE Systems has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with manufacturing firm Renishaw which will see the two organisations work together to develop 3D printing for the defence sector.
BAE's 1,000 sq m New Product Development & Process Development Centre at Samlesbury already hosts a number of Renishaw machines, and the new agreement will see them partner on research and development projects which improve performance, reduce costs and speed up manufacturing processes through the use of 3D printing, also known as AM or additive manufacturing.
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