As a part of Squadron 2020 Industrial Participation, AMEXCI and EOS, along with Saab, will develop new capabilities to fabricate demanding protection parts in Finland with metallic additive manufacturing. The challenge focuses on creating AM options each for spare elements and new product growth. New and enhanced competencies will contribute to bettering the general safety of provide in Finland. AM can allow spare half manufacturing for the Finnish Protection Forces (FDF) and important industries, in addition to the speedy deployment of latest modern gear.
AMEXCI is a number one metallic AM service supplier, with high-quality 3D printing manufacturing and know-how in creating AM options for patrons. EOS is a number one firm in metallic AM options, with a deep understanding of supplies and course of growth in addition to high quality assurance. Saab has efficiently carried out metallic AM in its manufacturing processes and, by transferring its technological experience, serves as a superb companion in fostering new competencies inside Finnish industries.
“I’m thrilled to be concerned in creating new applied sciences and creating novel Nordic collaboration with Saab and EOS. I imagine our new competencies developed inside this challenge shall be helpful for a lot of firms and stakeholders, and it’ll strengthen Finnish provide chain resilience in difficult conditions,” stated Johannes Karjalainen, Managing Director of AMEXCI Oy.
“Over time, we now have developed complete know-how on AM supplies with an intensive materials knowledge financial institution, which we’ll leverage on this challenge. By combining our intensive expertise with the particular software necessities, we are able to develop an AM options that completely matches. Not solely advancing this challenge however including worth to many firms alike,” stated Paula Kainu, Senior Steel Options Architect at EOS.
Squadron 2020 is a challenge of the Finnish Navy geared toward changing the seven vessels the Navy will decommission. 4 trendy corvettes shall be procured to interchange the vessels to be decommissioned. A multi-role corvette is a floor combatant able to conducting successfully the vary of Navy duties at sea all yr spherical.
The challenge will increase the capabilities of home industries in designing and manufacturing parts for difficult navy environments utilizing AM. The Finnish Defence Forces sees the challenge as fulfilling the wants and supporting the curiosity of nationwide navy protection and the safety of provide.
