{"id":58375,"date":"2024-07-03T18:00:48","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T16:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/?p=58375"},"modified":"2024-07-03T17:37:06","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T15:37:06","slug":"makino-and-fraunhofer-ilt-advance-additive-manufacturing-with-ehla3d-030720246","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/makino-and-fraunhofer-ilt-advance-additive-manufacturing-with-ehla3d-030720246\/","title":{"rendered":"Makino and Fraunhofer ILT Advance Additive Manufacturing with EHLA3D"},"content":{"rendered":"

The collaboration between Makino and the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT has yielded a significant advancement in additive manufacturing<\/a>: EHLA3D. This process, resulting from the integration of high-speed laser cladding technology with advanced five-axis CNC machinery, is transforming the production, coating, and repair of complex geometries using high-strength materials. EHLA3D not only substantially reduces production times but also significantly extends component lifespans across a diverse range of industries, while simultaneously promoting sustainable practices within the circular economy.<\/p>\n

Laser<\/a> technology continues to be a cornerstone of the manufacturing sector, particularly in additive manufacturing. Recognizing this, the Fraunhofer ILT, a leader in laser technology research, partnered with Makino, a globally renowned Japanese machine tool manufacturer. They aimed to alter the extremely high-speed laser cladding EHLA for use on a five-axis CNC platform. This would involve the development of new kinematics that would allow rapid and dynamic movements of the machining head, facilitating the flexible processing of a wide range of geometrical shapes and materials.<\/p>\n