Conformal Cooling for High-Volume Injection Molding Components
Etteplan partnered with Nikon SLM Solutions to optimize the 4-stack extraction channel design for high efficiency and cost savings. By leveraging Nikon SLM® technology, they achieved a remarkable 40% reduction in manufacturing costs through Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) and nested build orientation.
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REVOLUTIONIZING INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING WITH METAL AM

In today’s competitive industrial landscape, manufacturers are constantly seeking innovative solutions to reduce costs and improve product quality. Additive manufacturing (AM) has emerged as a powerful tool for achieving these goals. Etteplan, a leading engineering consultancy firm, and Nikon SLM Solutions, a pioneer in metal additive manufacturing, collaborated on a project to optimize a dust extraction channel using Nikon SLM® technology.

Key Improvements Include:

  • Collaborative Approach: Etteplan and Nikon SLM Solutions worked closely to optimize the design and manufacturing process.
  • Process Optimization: Nikon SLM Solutions’ expertise in process parameters and support structures enabled significant improvements.
  • Design Freedoms: Additive manufacturing allowed for design modifications to improve manufacturability and reduce support structures.
  • Cost Estimation: Etteplan’s AM cost estimation tool provided valuable insights into the economic benefits of additive manufacturing.

Explore how Nikon SLM Solutions can help you transform your manufacturing process, reduce costs, and optimize performance with advanced additive manufacturing technologies. Download the full case study to learn more.

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