Shipbuilders To See a Decisive Advantage With 3D Laser Metal Printing
ORLANDO, Fla., June 7, 2024 – Fonon Corporation, a multi-market holding company, R&D center, equipment designer and manufacturer of advanced laser material processing systems for subtractive and additive manufacturing, highlights applications for its Bulk-To-Shape (BTS) additive manufacturing/ 3D metal printing technology for the maritime industry that encompasses shipbuilding and maintenance. This BTS technology is currently being developed by Fonon and has not been fully commercialized.
Additive manufacturing (AM) is a rapidly growing industrial manufacturing method that increasingly benefits multiple market segments. Unlike traditional manufacturing processes that require molding or involve subtractive processes resulting in material waste, AM systems fabricate complex geometries with no part-specific tooling and little material waste. Professionals in the ship construction and repair sector will be able to greatly benefit from this technology.
Fonon’s BTS systems, upon completing the development and go-to-market stages, will empower shipbuilders and MRO professionals with a groundbreaking new technology to produce parts, tools and entire sections of watercraft. These could include custom fittings, propellers, structural components, engine parts, and decorative elements, to name a few – all fully functional. For mold production, the use of 3D printing instead of traditional methods allows for rapid prototyping, creation of complex geometries, and customization.
Additive manufacturing is expected to lead to significant savings in labor and cost expenses, as it eliminates the need for part procurement, transportation, storage, and assembly. It would also reduce downtime when replacement parts are needed.
This would lead to quicker procurement of essential components and a more sustainable supply chain with a reduced carbon footprint. Physical inventories can be replaced by digital inventories and new components and parts can be produced on-demand. Fonon’s BTS systems will also empower users to optimize existing part designs for enhanced performance and reliability, while also minimizing material waste.
BTS represents Fonon’s continuously growing umbrella of building-block technologies supported by patents, licenses, next-generation hardware and proprietary metal processing intellectual property dedicated to designing specialized 3D metal printing systems for industrial and manufacturing purposes that represent the fastest path to production readiness.
For more information about Fonon Corporation’s transformational Bulk-To-Shape technology, please visit https://fonon.com.
About Fonon Corporation
Fonon Corporation is a diversified industrial laser equipment company with a continuously growing umbrella of building-block technologies supported by patents, licenses, next-generation hardware, and proprietary metal processing IP. The company is dedicated to advancing industrial technology and designing specialized 3D metal printing systems for manufacturing purposes, representing the fastest path to Manufacturing Readiness Level 10.
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