2023-05-13 19:11:01
It is precisely in the energy and climate transition that additive manufacturing can make a substantial contribution. The SIM Materials Forum, again part of Advanced Engineering in Antwerp, is therefore putting the theme on the agenda of the engineering event in Antwerp Expo again this year.
For several reasons, 3D printing plays an essential role in the transition to more renewable energy and a smaller carbon footprint, or even net zero by 2050. On the one hand, because it contributes to less material waste than, for example, with CNC milling; on the other hand because 3D printing leads to better performance of products, which often require less material. Additive manufacturing is explicitly mentioned in the Critical Raw Materials Act of the European Union as part of the solution to become less dependent on foreign sources for critical materials.
AM in Critical Material Act as part of the solution
The EU wants to become less dependent
The European Union has to import almost all critical raw materials. And it is precisely these critical raw materials for the energy and climate transition that will be much more needed in the coming years. To become less dependent on countries outside the EU, the Critical Raw Materials Act has been adopted as part of the Green Deal plans. By 2030, the EU wants at least 10% of critical raw materials to be sourced in Europe itself; for example, the processing of ores into semi-finished products must take place for 40% in Europe and at least 15% of the annual demand for critical raw materials must be met by recycling. This will have a major impact on the supply chains in the industry in the coming years.
This Critical Raw Materials Act will be discussed in the presentation of Kamila SlupekSustainability Director at Euromateaux. Kamila Suplek focuses specifically on non-ferrous metals. She will give an overview of the European rules in this area, also from the perspective of the competitiveness of European industry.
3D printing in the manufacturing industry
As mentioned earlier, 3D printing helps to reduce material consumption. This can be done in several ways, both directly and indirectly – using material only where necessary – or indirectly. The latter can be done, for example, by improving the performance of parts through the design freedom that AM offers. But it can also be done through tooling: tools that lead to a better production process. Examples of this are explained by Wim Six and Wim Hermans, respectively R&D Project manager at Deceuninck and Development Engineer at 3D Systems. They will give a presentation about 3D printing of extrusion molds during the SIM Materials Forum.
AM series production in the aviation industry
Jan Peirs of BMT Aerospace will outline the way to series production with additive manufacturing during the conference. BMT Aerospace is developing several parts for aircraft that it intends to produce serially using 3D metal printing. The first part, the housing of a lubricator, is already certified for the Leap 1a engines used in the Airbus a320 neo. Here, the design freedom that additive manufacturing offers provides the improvement in the performance and the use of materials of the parts.
The applications of additive manufacturing in both Deceunink if BMT Aerospace come into the block Climate & Energy during the SIM Materials Forum on offer on May 24 at noon.
Advanced Engineering 2023 will take place on 24 and 25 May at Antwerp Expo. The SIM Materials Forum will take place on May 24 in the afternoon. In addition to the lecture programme, there are more than 110 exhibitors, including 3D Infinity as a 3D printing service agency and Flam3D. Free entrance tickets are via get this link.
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