2024-01-21 23:25:00
The Development Bank of Japan and the Japanese Epson (Seiko Epson Corporation) are making a strategic investment in 3DEO. The American precision 3D printing company for the semiconductor industry, among others, will further expand in both North America and Japan. The Japanese investors see this step as a possible driver of the adoption of additive manufacturing in the Japanese manufacturing industry.
“By integrating 3DEO’s AM capabilities with Japan’s rigorous engineering tradition, we aim to unlock new levels of productivity and expand manufacturing capabilities in one of the world’s leading economies,” said Payman Torabi, CTO and co-founder of 3DEO. In addition to the semiconductor industry, 3DEO focuses on aerospace, medical equipment and other industrial sectors.
Development Bank of Japan will become the contact point for 3DEO in Japan
Not just money
The strategic investment is not just regarding money. The Japanese development bank will actively support 3DEO and will work closely with Epson to further roll out the specific technology in Japan. DBJ acts as a link for all stakeholders, including national and local governments and related private companies, and contributes to the social implementation of DfAM in Japan, with the aim of contributing to the innovation and restructuring of the manufacturing industry. People believe in the role that additive manufacturing can play in the Japanese metal industry.
Adoption AM must increase
Japan has a strong tradition in precision casting as a basis and subsequent machining post-processing and assembly. This has enabled the growth of the machining and assembly industry, as well as the optimization of the supply chain in terms of quality and costs. But while there is a movement towards research and development of AM technologies and DfAM, the adoption rate at production sites is very low. This collaboration is poised to address these challenges and contribute to the advancement of AM technologies within Japan’s established manufacturing landscape. “This investment is a testament to the confidence in and potential of the innovative approach of 3DEO”, adus I prayed to Him.
End-to-end solution
3DEO specializes in 3D printing of complex metal components/assemblies and advanced Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM). The Los Angelas company has a patent portfolio of 18 patents. It offers an end-to-end solution: proprietary software, metal 3D printers, robotics and materials. This integration reduces complexity for customers, allowing them to scale without the burden of managing AM processes themselves, supported by 3DEO’s extensive DfAM training and expertise. Two years ago, 3DEO presented the Saffron 3D metal printer and the underlying technology to the outside world for the first time.
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