Supply, Installation, and Commissioning of Blown Powder Laser Deposition Machine for University of Sheffield
University Of Sheffield · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply, Installation, and Commissioning of Blown Powder Laser Deposition Machine for University of Sheffield
Awarded 27 Oct 2015
Awarded27 Oct 2015
Value£660,000.00
SupplierOptomec Inc
AgencyUniversity Of Sheffield
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Ended 10y 8mo ago4mo term
Awarded 27 Oct 2015Expired 29 Feb 2016
About
University Of Sheffield awarded a contract to Optomec Inc for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a blown powder laser deposition machine for the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre at Catcliffe in Rotherham.
The machine is predominantly used for research and development activities supporting industrial applications, producing fully dense parts and repairing existing components, with materials typical of aerospace industry requirements such as titanium, nickel-based superalloys, and highly alloyed steels.
The contract value is £660,000.
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