Renishaw and Canada Makes join forces to advance additive manufacturing in Canada

November 2024

Renishaw, a global engineering technologies company, have partnered with Canada Makes, Canada's premier additive manufacturing (AM) network, to promote the adoption of AM technology across Canada. Renishaw's AM engineers, designers and technology will join forces with Canada Makes' extensive network of organizations locally, nationally and internationally, to further innovation in AM.

The Canada Makes network connects organizations across a wide range of AM technologies, including reverse engineering, medical implants and metallic 3D printing, offering guidance on the applications of AM. Canada Makes facilitates knowledge sharing and networking through workshops, webinars, and case studies. As advocates for the industry, they lead trade missions and B2B meetings, connecting stakeholders such as manufacturers, equipment providers, academia and research institutions. This collaboration stimulates innovation and the growth of Canada's AM network.

Renishaw, a systems manufacturer and solutions provider in AM technology, offers laser powder bed fusion systems that are widely used by manufacturers. These systems are supplied across various industries, including industrial and healthcare sectors, enabling the production of complex and precise components.

"The advancement of AM relies on building strong networks and exchanging knowledge across the industry," said Carl Hamman, AM Technical Sales & Business Development Manager, Renishaw Canada. "As a member of this network, we can share our AM knowledge for collaborative innovation and to drive industry standards forward."

“Renishaw and Canada Makes share the same primary goal: to enhance the capabilities and accessibility of AM across industries,” commented Nicole Rathie, Director of Community Relations at Canada Makes. “Renishaw's addition to our network brings diverse expertise in AM across multiple applications, including healthcare, aerospace and automotive, which will enable us to spread the word about AM even further across Canada and beyond.”

Over the coming years, Renishaw and Canada Makes will focus on applying AM technology to a broader range of sectors while scaling up production, helping advance the transition from prototyping to mass manufacture.

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