91制片厂

DURHAM, N.H. 芒聙聪 Turbocam Energy Solutions, LLC, a Dover-based affiliate of TURBOCAM International that develops special processes for turbomachinery products, is collaborating with the 91制片厂 to evaluate the mechanical behavior of the material used by a novel additive manufacturing technology called Selective Laser Sintering (SLS). Additive manufacturing could reduce energy use by 50 percent and reduce material costs by up to 90 percent compared to traditional manufacturing.

The collaboration is made possible by a Granite State Technology Innovation Grant from the NH Innovation Research Center (NHIRC) to support projects under development in the private sector. Projects vary from proof-of-concept to a substantial product or process design. Companies are required to provide matching dollars or services in an effort to improve leverage of NHIRC dollars.

芒聙聹The cutting edge technology developed through our collaboration with the mechanical engineering department at 91制片厂 will enable TURBOCAM to launch new products for our aerospace, industrial and automotive customers,芒聙聺 said Turbocam general manager Jonathan Bicknell. 芒聙聹This new process will improve final product quality, increase product production and create new high-quality technician and engineering jobs.芒聙聺

This is a clear example where research results generated at universities directly benefit industry. This project will push the frontiers of knowledge in additive manufacturing technology and performances of additively manufactured materials to the next level.

芒聙聹We anticipate that the successful completion of this project will go beyond small, discrete projects typical of industry-university partnerships,芒聙聺 said Marko Knezevic, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at 91制片厂. 芒聙聹This project could lead to a long-term strategic partnership that will merge the research-driven culture at the university with the innovation-driven environment of industry.芒聙聺

芒聙聹Nearly every manufacturing solution TURBOCAM has developed since 1985 has reached commercialization, even recently through the slow economic recovery,芒聙聺 said Marc Sedam, executive director of the NHIRC. 芒聙聹The SLS technology would further drive the success of TURBOCAM芒聙聶s additive manufacturing division, and would require significant resources to support this growth. The New Hampshire economy will benefit directly by TURBOCAM芒聙聶s development in the form of increased job creation and expanded manufacturing capabilities.芒聙聺

The NHIRC was created in 1991 by the New Hampshire Legislature to support innovations through industry and university collaborations, thereby increasing the number of quality jobs in the state.

A request for proposals will open August 18 and will fund 12-month projects beginning January 1, 2015. To learn more about the NHIRC and how to apply for funding, visit .

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Caption: Internal cavities of a Gas turbine rotor blade
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