Siemens invests in UK additive manufacturing specialist

Posted on 3 Aug 2016 by Jonny Williamson

Siemens has announced the acquisition of a majority stake (85%) in Materials Solutions – a leading additive manufacturing processing and production firm based in Worcester.

According to the global engineering marque, the acquisition strengthens Siemens strategy for digitalisation in manufacturing, and additive manufacturing in particular. Materials Solutions is reportedly a pioneer in the use of selective laser melting (SLM) technology for the manufacture of high-performance metal parts, with applications particularly suited to gas turbines where accuracy, surface finish and quality…

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