Siemens Partners with Xerox and Roboze to Accelerate the Industrialization of 3D Printing
Xerox ElemX liquid metal 3D printer equipped with Siemens SINUMERIK CNC control system
Siemens has announced a new collaboration effort with Xerox® Elem™ Additive Solutions and Roboze aimed at strengthening the metal additive manufacturing (AM) capabilities of all three businesses. Through innovation and their partnerships, the companies say they are committed to advancing the future of industrial additive manufacturing and increasing the production opportunities of companies involved in the energy, mobility and aerospace sectors.
Siemens has purchased an ElemX metal 3D Printer, adding it to their fleet of additive machines inside their Charlotte Advanced Technology Collaboration Hub (CATCH). The CATCH facility focuses on the industrialization of additive manufacturing, working with machine builders, material suppliers and end-customers.
The ElemX leverages Xerox's liquid metal AM that uses cost-effective aluminum wire and incorporates the state-of-the-art Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl control platform with its embedded digital twin technology to optimize the printing process.
ElemX is a groundbreaking 3D metal printer that's simpler and safer to use and addresses supply chain resiliency for transportation, aerospace, defense and industrial manufacturing. The printer is easily deployed, requiring no special facility modifications for operation. Unlike many metal 3D printing technologies, the ElemX requires minimal post-processing and therefore provides a faster time-to-part.
"We are pleased to join forces with Xerox and drive the industrialization of additive manufacturing through digitalization," said Tim Bell, Head of Additive Manufacturing, Siemens Industry, Inc. "Working together with Xerox, we're bringing decades of proven Siemens automation experience and technology to additive manufacturing helping customers mainstream mission critical production tools for future manufacturing strategies."
The new collaboration in 3D printing between Siemens and the Italian-American company Roboze will focus on digitalization and automation projects to address the challenges of today and tomorrow, while turning current obstacles into new opportunities to generate success.
Siemens has chosen to implement the Roboze ARGO 500 industrial 3D printer in its Charlotte Advanced Technology Collaboration Hub (CATCH) that further industrializes additive manufacturing in the U.S.
Roboze, a leader in industrial 3D printing of super polymers and composite materials, will increase the productivity, competitiveness and efficiency of manufacturers that have embarked on the path to the future of industry.
"We have experienced the potential of Roboze's 3D printing firsthand, so much so that we have chosen to implement their ARGO 500 into our processes," added Bell. "I'm excited to be part of this project as I see ample strategic opportunities for the future of manufacturing."
The priorities set between Siemens and Roboze demonstrate the flexibility, agility and scalability that companies need today to move rapidly towards digital transformation.
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