Nikon Advanced Manufacturing to Provide Custom 3D Printing for DOW
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Nikon Advanced Manufacturing has secured a contract with the Department of War to deliver large-format metal 3D printing systems. These systems will be utilized for the production of Tomahawk Land Attack Missile mid-bodies and are part of efforts to enhance US defense production capabilities.
Contract Overview
Nikon Advanced Manufacturing (Nikon AM) is set to deploy multiple two-metre Z-height Nikon SLM Solutions laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing systems for the Department of War (DOW). This initiative follows a contract awarded to Nikon AM aimed at producing Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) mid-bodies and other related applications.
Technology Deployment
The additive manufacturing systems are based on the large-format Nikon SLM Solutions NXG-E platform and will be installed at the Nikon AM Technology Center in Long Beach, California. These systems will be crucial for manufacturing prototypes and scaling production capacity to meet urgent defense needs.
Objectives and Commitment
Nikon AM’s deployment aligns with the goal of increasing tactical munitions production and strengthening the US defense industrial base. Hamid Zarringhalam, GM and CEO of Nikon Advanced Manufacturing, emphasized the company's commitment to enhancing manufacturing capabilities essential for the defense sector, highlighting the use of advanced technologies to boost production speed for TLAM and other critical systems.