Transport Manufacturers Find Financial and Environmental Advantages With 3D Laser Printing

ORLANDO, Fla. – Fonon Corporation’s Bulk-To-Shape (BTS) additive manufacturing technology, currently being developed but not yet fully commercialized, will streamline all sectors of the rail transport industry, which regularly suffers from limited availability of spare parts. With BTS, rail transport manufacturers can replace metal parts with 3D printed parts made of high-performance materials, significantly reducing costs and lead times for rail carriages, subway cars, fittings, yokes, wheelsets, air brakes, springs, side frames, brake shoes, engine parts and decorative elements, among many others.

Harnessing 3D printing will improve operational efficiency and reduce costs for producing prototypes, creation of complex geometries and easy customization as well.

In multiple industries, additive manufacturing has proven to lead to significant savings in labor while lowering the need for part procurement, transportation, storage and assembly. It has also been shown to reduce downtime when replacement parts are needed. Physical inventories can be replaced by digital inventories and new components and parts will be able to be produced on-demand and on-site.

Continuous, structural investments in technology like BTS offer manufacturers a whole host of opportunities to operate more sustainably. Faster development, shorter lead-times, less resource-intensive production and high-reusability materials all help to reduce net zero waste and minimize carbon footprints. This, in turn, can help drive innovation in sustainable design, production and distribution—all of which supports manufacturers as they strive to meet their sustainability goals. In fact, additive manufacturing is a key enabler of a circular economy. By prioritizing the reuse of materials and products all along the production line, 3D printing can be pivotal in steering toward a future where manufacturing’s impact on the environment is drastically reduced

Fonon’s BTS systems, when fully commercialized, will also empower users to optimize existing part designs for enhanced performance and reliability. BTS exemplifies Fonon’s continuously growing umbrella of building-block technologies supported by patents, licenses, next-generation hardware and proprietary metal processing intellectual property. This product family of specialized 3D metal printing systems for industrial and manufacturing purposes represents the fastest path to production readiness. For more information about Fonon Corporation’s transformational Bulk-To-Shape technology, please visit https://fonon.com.

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Fonon Corporation Media Relations
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Marketing@Fonon.com

Navy Domain To See a Decisive Advantage With 3D Laser Metal Printing

ORLANDO, Fla., June 14, 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 naval industry. This BTS technology is currently being developed by Fonon and has not been fully commercialized.

Additive manufacturing (AM) is a rapidly growing industrial method of manufacturing that continues to benefit multiple market segments. Unlike traditional manufacturing processes that require molding or those that involve subtractive processes resulting in material waste, AM systems fabricate complex geometries with no part-specific tooling and little material waste.
Early adopters used AM in rapid prototyping for quick production of complex parts and tools. Since then, AM has evolved to be used for the production of functional end-use parts. Defense professionals in land, sea and air domains are now exploring the benefits of using this technology.

Fonon’s BTS systems, when fully developed, will be able to provide naval operators with a solution to produce parts, components and tools on-demand, which will minimize downtime and ensure mission readiness. As production material, users would recycle obsolete parts or raw materials into fully functional components. Essential machinery would undergo expedited repairs while at sea, enabling continued operation or, if necessary, “limp home” capabilities.

Different types of vessels, including small craft, warships and submarines, can use BTS systems aboard ships to provide critical spare parts, ensuring continuous operation without the need for shore-based resupply or returning to port. This capability offers significant logistical advantages for nations that can effectively use AM technology in a marine environment. Examples of onboard AM-printed components include handles, pump housings, tools and pressure fittings.

When fully actualized, Fonon’s BTS system will be capable of re-creating a three-dimensional model through a combination of conventional laser additive manufacturing with original metal powder production. Fonon’s 3D laser metal printing systems will utilize a layered, digitally-driven additive manufacturing process that directs high-quality, focused laser energy to fuse metal powder into 3D objects. Production-quality parts and metal prototypes will be capable of being BTS-manufactured directly from a digital model and raw material or used parts.

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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Fonon Corporation Media Relations
1 (844) 366-6624
Marketing@fonon.com

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.

Contacts
Fonon Corporation Media Relations
1 (844) 366-6624
Marketing@fonon.com

ORLANDO, Fla., May 17, 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 Titan FX Laser Cutting Systems for processing reflective materials in sanitary equipment manufacturing.

It is critical for pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food processing, and beverage equipment producers to maintain sanitary manufacturing processes to assure the quality of their products and the well-being of consumers. Examples of sanitary equipment used across these industries include tanks of all capacities, pressure vessels, heat exchangers for pasteurization, thermization and cooling, clarifiers, fittings and pumps, blenders, bottlers and various types of conveyors.

Stainless steel and other highly reflective metals (aluminum, brass and copper) are commonly used in the fabrication of these components. Each material comes with a unique combination of qualities: strength, durability, resistance to heat and corrosion, as well as heat and electrical conductance. Manufacturers continually seek more effective methods to process these highly reflective metals. Laser processing is among these methods – and Fonon is a leading supplier of effective laser processing of highly reflective materials with its state-of-the-art Titan FX.

The Titan FX Laser Cutting System offers a cutting-edge, high-performing, reliable and cost-effective solution for cutting reflective metals. The fiber laser source in the system includes a proprietary built-in back-reflection isolator that safeguards the source from back-scatter produced by the workpiece. The processing method is non-contact, resulting in a minimal heat affected zone and ensuring minimal material distortion. This advanced technique allows for swift cutting with reduced error rates, addressing the primary shortcomings of conventional methods. Moreover, the process is free from harmful additives and generates no residual waste, rendering it environmentally friendly and safe for use in manufacturing components for food processing and other sanitary equipment.

The Titan FX stands out with its cutting-edge Direct Drive Motion System, CleanCut technology, and adaptive fiber laser beam shaping. This suite of technologies offers unparalleled benefits to the manufacturers of sanitary equipment and other industries requiring precision cuts on highly reflective metals at rapid production speeds. It strikes the perfect balance between high-precision accuracy and swift acceleration. Thanks to Titan FX’s efficiency, manufacturers can enjoy time and cost savings, leading to more economical and eco-friendly production processes, while also attaining exceptional edge quality on a wide array of materials.

Sanitary equipment manufacturers that make use of Fonon’s Titan FX benefit from the increase in speed and quality, reduced labor costs in automated processing, seamless integration into production lines, and lower material waste. For these reasons, Fonon’s laser technologies continue to gain momentum for this and other industries processing metals.
For more information about Fonon Corporation’s laser cutting technology for highly reflective metals, 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.

Contacts
Fonon Corporation Media Relations
1 (844) 366-6624
Marketing@fonon.com