Renishaw launches dual-laser RenAM 500D Additive Manufacturing machine
November 22, 2024
At Formnext 2024, Renishaw, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, UK, launched the dual-laser RenAM500D Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) Additive Manufacturing machine. The latest in its RenAM 500 series, the new machine is said to lower the entry barriers to highly productive Additive Manufacturing by offering flexibility, cost efficiency and productivity.
The RenAM 500D features two 500 W lasers that can access the entire build platform. The RenAM 500D Ultra, fitted with Renishaw’s TEMPUS technology, allows the laser to fire while the recoater is moving, reportedly saving up to nine seconds per build layer. The company noted that this time saving allows the machine to perform up to 3x faster than other single-laser machines without an expanding production footprint.
“The new dual laser system enhances the current RenAM 500 portfolio, providing exceptional productivity at a competitive cost,” explained Louise Callanan, Director of Additive Manufacturing at Renishaw. “By making high-quality AM systems more productive than ever, we aim to lower the entry barrier to this advanced technology and encourage wider adoption across different industries.”
The RenAM 500D models are fully compatible with Renishaw’s AM software suite, including Renishaw Central and QuantAM. This integration enables current AM users to introduce the dual-laser machine to operations without any interruptions to current workflows. Machines in the series are also equipped with intelligent gas flow and configurable powder handling.
Renishaw will demonstrate the new system throughout Formnext on its stand, Hall 11.0, Booth C11.
The RenAM 500D is available to order now.
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