Supply of 3D Metal Printer for University of Sunderland's SAM Project
University of Sunderland · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of 3D Metal Printer for University of Sunderland's SAM Project
Awarded 29 Sep 2018
Awarded29 Sep 2018
Value£0.00
SupplierExpress Group Ltd T/A GoPrint3D
AgencyUniversity of Sunderland
RegionNorth East
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Ended 6y 1mo ago2y term
Awarded 29 Sept 2018Expired 29 Sept 2020
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The University of Sunderland awarded a contract to Express Group Ltd T/A GoPrint3D for the supply of a metal 3D printer as part of the Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing (SAM) Project, a £5.1M initiative funded by ERDF and the University to support SME manufacturers in the North East LEP area.
The printer produces parts using technologies such as Laser Metal Deposition, Direct Metal Laser Sintering, Atomic Diffusion Additive Manufacturing, or Bound Metal Deposition, and includes downstream processes and equipment like wash/debind stations and sinter furnaces where required.
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