Connecticut-based Mott Corporation, a specialist in high-precision filtration and flow control solutions, has expanded its manufacturing capabilities by acquiring Renishaw’s RenAM 500S Flex additive manufacturing (AM) system. This acquisition aims to improve Mott’s design and production efficiency for complex filtration and flow control components.
Integrating the RenAM 500S Flex into its production line, Mott Corporation has achieved significant operational improvements. The new 3D print system has reduced machine turnaround and setup times by over 50% compared to previous AM technologies. Additionally, the RenAM 500S Flex has enhanced the consistency of printed parts, lowering the standard deviation of performance metrics by approximately 30%. These enhancements provide Mott with greater confidence in the reliability and performance of their 3D printed components.
John Laureto, AM Business Manager at Renishaw Inc., emphasized the machine’s flexibility, stating, “Renishaw’s philosophy is that process parameters should be as customizable as possible. Using the RenAM 500S Flex, Mott Corporation was able to optimize its processes for specific applications and adjust parameters as needed for novel projects.” Vincent Palumbo, Technical Program Manager at Mott Corporation, added, “The new machine gives us greater confidence in the reliability and performance of our parts while speeding up development cycles and enabling us to bring our designs to life more efficiently.” Palumbo also noted that the RenAM 500S Flex has become a focal point during facility tours, facilitating discussions with customers about future development projects.
Founded in 1959, Mott Corporation specializes in creating customized filtration and flow control solutions for industries such as healthcare, semiconductors, chemical processing, and aerospace. Traditionally, the company relied on axial, isostatic, and rolling compaction methods to produce components. However, these conventional techniques limited the ability to manufacture parts with complex geometries necessary to minimize pressure drop and enhance filtration capacity. To overcome these limitations, Mott explored additive manufacturing, identifying laser powder bed fusion as the most suitable technique for their needs.
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Featured image shows a 3D-printed filtration component created using Mott Corporation’s RenAM 500S Flex additive manufacturing system. Photo via Renishaw.
