RusselSmith partners with SPEE3D to bring Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing to West Africa

July 18, 2024

RusselSmith has also purchased a WarpSPEE3D machine in order to act as a cold spray AM parts provider (Courtesy SPEE3D)
RusselSmith has also purchased a WarpSPEE3D machine in order to act as a cold spray AM parts provider (Courtesy SPEE3D)

SPEE3D, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, has entered into a strategic partnership with energy solutions provider RusselSmith, based in Lagos, Nigeria. Under the agreement, RusselSmith will become a regional partner and value-added reseller, primarily targeting the West African oil & gas, defence and commercial industries. The company has also purchased a WarpSPEE3D machine in order to act as a cold spray AM parts provider.

“SPEE3D is committed to the growth and development of Additive Manufacturing globally, and we’re thrilled to bring our cold spray Additive Manufacturing solution to West Africa,” said Byron Kennedy, CEO of SPEE3D. “Partnering with RusselSmith is a huge win for us – they are a respected leader bringing the latest Additive Manufacturing technologies to the region and helping solve major supply chain issues for the oil and gas and defense and other commercial industries. Together, we will not only bring the WarpSPEE3D printer to the region, but their support as a value-added reseller will ensure customers will have the sales, support, and training they need for all of our technology.”

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Nigeria has one of West Africa’s most vibrant energy sectors, including oil & gas. However, the industry is challenged with sustaining and maintaining equipment on ageing assets due to supply chain issues and difficulty procuring legacy parts, causing significant operational delays. SPEE3D and RusselSmith intend to fill the gap between needed and available parts by additively manufacturing them locally, helping companies improve their operations and reduce costs.

RusselSmith is currently the only organisation qualified by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to deploy industrial non-metallic Additive Manufacturing solutions in the oil & gas industry. RusselSmith was also recently inducted into the Additive Manufacturing Green Trade Association (AMTGA) and is currently the only African member company.

“In response to prevailing challenges in the supply chain of legacy parts in Nigeria and across the continent, RusselSmith has set out to promote the adoption of Additive Manufacturing technology in Africa to produce vital spare parts for the energy sector and other industries. We are building our capacity by developing a robust Additive Manufacturing ecosystem through deliberate investments and strategic partnerships with world-class Additive Manufacturing companies,” added Kayode Adeleke, CEO of RusselSmith.

Our partnership with SPEE3D is a game changer for us – they are the leader in advanced metal Additive Manufacturing technology using their patented cold spray technology. This partnership enables us to rapidly manufacture high-quality parts on demand, locally and sustainably, leveraging the innovative cold spray technology to improve our customers’ operational uptime. Our focus at RusselSmith is to be Africa’s leading provider of advanced digital and deployable Additive Manufacturing solutions for enhancing operational efficiency on the continent, and we aim to achieve that one part at a time.”

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