3D printing’s unique ability to produce complex parts is central to the work of Croft Filters, which, in November of last year, created a spin-off firm called Croft Additive Manufacturing (CAM). CAM uses 3D printing technology to manufacture advanced filters and other components that could not be fabricated by any other means. To show off the capabilities of their technology, CAM will be attending the MACH 2014 exhibition in Birmingham, UK next week, from the 7th to the 11th April.
The British manufacturing event received over 20,000 visitors last year and plans to have at least 21,500 attendees this year, all coming to see a range of advanced manufacturing companies displaying their latest wares. CAM will be a part of the event’s first-ever 3D printing zone, a theme that’s seen growing popularity in tech and manufacturing events over the past couple of years. At MACH, CAM will showcase its 3D printed, self-cleaning filters alongside filters made via traditional subtractive approaches. Meanwhile, Croft’s project manager, Louise Geekie, will speak at the event’s 3D printing seminar.
Director of Croft Filters and CAM, Neil Burns, had this to say about their attendance at the event: “MACH is geared towards introducing sectors to the latest technologies, so it provides us with the perfect opportunity to meet industry leaders face-to-face and discuss the wider possibilities of AM. We’re currently collaborating with Lancaster University on an AM research project, and our team will be drawing on this knowledge to offer visitors a view of how this advanced technology can move complex designs into production.” This partnership was likely the result of Croft’s acceptance into the CERN Business Incubation Centre last year.
Source: FiltrationSeparation.com
