Thyssenkrupp Additive Manufacturing
Deidamia Bassiti
With our printers, we can deliver exactly this accuracy, robustness and quality. Another point, of course, is cost-effectiveness: our printers need less time, their construction space is much larger. And they work extremely efficiently. All this is decisive for the sale of our products in the end.
Andreas Stapelmann: Well, this becomes particularly clear when you look at the entire development process of a product. Additive manufacturing gives companies the freedom to completely rethink their production. They can develop components more efficiently, more flexibly and more cost-effectively and equip them with new functions to meet new requirements. This ranges from more compact designs and angled channel geometries to the smallest functional structures. Using conventional means, such features are either impossible or only possible with extreme effort. Likewise, additive manufacturing can avoid downtimes, minimize production times and serve to manufacture specially tailored tools. In addition, spare parts can be manufactured according to individual requirements which would otherwise be difficult to obtain or have long delivery times. And last but not least, it enables the economical production of individual parts and small quantities, which has always been an enormous challenge.
A look into the future of industrial production: the printers for metal and plastic products process powdered materials by selective laser melting or sintering to build up parts layer by layer. All that is needed is a CAD file The conventional step of tool or die-making is no longer needed.
Andreas Stapelmann: Until 2017, I was exclusively responsible for the research and development of drive components for many years, and before, I worked as a project manager for chassis components. I describe myself as a generalist and, as a development engineer, I was able to take on management responsibilities at an early stage. What has always driven me throughout my career is my curiosity and enthusiasm for new things. Let me say this: staying young in the head helps, even at an advanced age.
I like to think broadly, always see processes holistically and enjoy working together with people who are distinguished by their diversity. When it comes to leadership, this is more challenging, in fact, but the results are simply better. I have noticed that if you remain committed to this attitude, you will always discover new opportunities to expand your expertise and your network. In my opinion, all this is worth a lot, not only in the automotive sector or in additive manufacturing but everywhere. And in the end, this way of thinking also led me to Mlheim.
Producing metal 3D printed parts often requires additional industrial processes, which thyssenkrupp Materials UK has years of experience with. Methods like metal cutting and heat treatment are used to relieve internal stresses, have the metal support structures removed and finish the printed components.
We offer a full post build machining and turning service on all additive manufactured metal parts to ensure product performance as per the design. thyssenkrupp Materials UK uses state-of-the-art technology to bring custom CNC machining to the metal additive manufacturing market. Our network of sites across the UK allows us to offer capacity and competitive prices. It also means that we can produce both complex prototypes and low-volume production runs of 3D printed metal parts, with many surface finishes.
Caption for the picture of ribbon cutting ceremony (f.l.t.r.):
1. Kenlip Ong, Chief Executive Officer, Pelagus 3D; 3. Dr. Sebastian Smerat, Head of Customer Innovation of thyssenkrupp Materials Services and Member of the Board of Directors, Pelagus 3D; 4. Dr. Cetin Nazikkol, CEO Asia Pacific Africa and Chief Transformation Officer of thyssenkrupp and Member of the Board of Directors, Pelagus 3D; 6. H.E. Dr. Norbert Riedel, Ambassador, German Embassy Singapore; 7. Alvin Tan, Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry; 11. Kjell Andre Engen, Chief Executive Officer & President, Wilhelmsen Ships Service and Member of the Board of Directors, Pelagus 3D; 12. Nakul Malhotra, Vice President, Emerging Opportunities Portfolio, Wilhelmsen Maritime Services and Member of the Board of Directors, Pelagus 3D; 13. Hakon Ellekjaer, Chief Commercial Officer, Pelagus 3D
The two industrial companies thyssenkrupp and Wilhelmsen have founded a joint venture, \\\"Pelagus 3D\\\", which will in future offer spare parts for the maritime industry worldwide via a digital platform. The new company will use modern additive manufacturing technology and a global partner network to produce and deliver spare parts more efficiently in terms of time and cost. Customers will therefore be able to ensure the seaworthiness of their ships and maintain their operations as planned. Pelagus 3D thus addresses the challenge of high transport and storage costs as well as the longer duration of conventional manufacturing processes in the maritime sector.
Bildunterschrift vom Durchschneiden des Bandes am 29. September in Singapur (v.l.n.r.):
1. Kenlip Ong, Chief Executive Officer, Pelagus 3D; 3. Dr. Sebastian Smerat, Head of Customer Innovation of thyssenkrupp Materials Services und Mitglied des Aufsichtsrats, Pelagus 3D; 4. Dr. Cetin Nazikkol, CEO Asia Pacific Africa and Chief Transformation Officer of thyssenkrupp und Mitglied des Aufsichtsrats, Pelagus 3D; 6. H.E. Dr. Norbert Riedel, Deutscher Botschafter, Singapur; 7. Alvin Tan, Staatsminister, Ministerium fr Handel und Industrie; 11. Kjell Andre Engen, Chief Executive Officer & President, Wilhelmsen Ships Service und Mitglied des Aufsichtsrats, Pelagus 3D; 12. Nakul Malhotra, Vice President, Emerging Opportunities Portfolio, Wilhelmsen Maritime Services und Mitglied des Aufsichtsrats, Pelagus 3D; 13. Hakon Ellekjaer, Chief Commercial Officer, Pelagus 3D