Add-On for 3D Printer Tightens Build Control

Renishaw has introduced an add-on kit for its AM250 3D printer designed to meet demand for cleaner process environments, improved surface finish and precision.

Renishaw has introduced an add-on kit for its AM250 3D printer designed to meet demand for cleaner process environments, improved surface finish and precision. The PlusPac upgrade includes optical control software, a gas knife lens window protection system and a high-capacity filtration system. These updates are said to provide tighter control over the build process, resulting in improved components.

In other news, the company also is adding an AM technical center in its Pune, India, facility. It has existing technical centers in the United States, UK, Canada, Germany and China, and says it plans additional centers for other key markets.