NIRI opens Turin-based AM Application Center with BLT-S400
NIRI Performance has opened a new Additive Manufacturing Application Center at the ITS Aerospace and Mechatronics College in Turin, Italy, supported by Bright Laser Technologies Co, Ltd (BLT), China.
Designed to serve Italian manufacturers exploring metal AM, the centre enables companies to assess process feasibility, validate applications and engage directly with technical experts, thereby reducing barriers to adoption. The facility is said to reflect a growing focus on collaborative, application-led development within the AM sector.
BLT supported the centre’s establishment, which is equipped with a BLT-S400 metal AM machine and an integrated powder recycling system. This infrastructure is intended to allow users to observe the full production workflow, supporting a clearer understanding of process capabilities and constraints.
At the inauguration, a range of components produced on BLT machines was presented, spanning aerospace, electronics, medical and tooling applications. These examples were intended to highlight the versatility of metal Additive Manufacturing across sectors and its potential for complex, high-value part production.
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NIRI, which specialises in technical consulting and engineering services for advanced manufacturing, brings more than fifty years of industry experience to the collaboration. Following a distribution agreement with BLT, the company is working to introduce advanced metal Additive Manufacturing solutions to the Italian market, supporting productivity and innovation at a regional level.
The Turin Application Center represents a practical extension of this partnership, providing a platform for ongoing technical exchange, customer engagement and application development.
