Supply of Metal AM 3D Printer Suite to University of Sheffield
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Metal AM 3D Printer Suite to University of Sheffield
Awarded 14 Dec 2018
Awarded14 Dec 2018
Value£177,800.00
SupplierLASER LINES (UK) LIMITED
AgencyUNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Ended 7y 6mo ago5mo term
Awarded 14 Dec 2018Expired 29 Apr 2019
About
The University of Sheffield awarded a contract to Laser Lines (UK) Limited for the supply of a metal additive manufacturing (AM) 3D printer suite based on FDM/FFF process technology for the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire.
The system was required to be easily accessible, capable of processing a range of metallic compounds from a single solid feedstock, and suitable for use in an open work environment with limited additional health and safety considerations.
The contract value was £177,800.
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