Renishaw’s renowned RenAM 500 series of metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems, alongside its TEMPUS technology, have been seamlessly integrated into the 3DEXPERIENCE virtual machine by Dassault Systèmes. This development allows users of the 3DEXPERIENCE DELMIA Powder Bed Machine Programmer Role to set up, program, and analyse additive manufacturing processes specific to Renishaw’s AM systems.
“A virtual machine is an exact representation of a machine in the virtual world, with all its parameters. You can launch a production run and make virtual parts; it’s unique in terms of quality validation,” states Jérémy Mosse, Team & Application Manager at Dassault Systèmes.
The 3DEXPERIENCE DELMIA Powder Bed Machine Programmer Role offers a 3D interactive environment that empowers manufacturing engineers to optimise powder bed fusion techniques. Incorporating Renishaw’s TEMPUS technology — a cutting-edge scanning algorithm exclusive to the RenAM 500 series — the system enables the laser to function while the recoater is in motion, achieving time savings of up to nine seconds per layer. This innovation can reduce overall build times by as much as 50% without compromising on quality.
“This collaboration enables a unique approach to efficient metal 3D printing. The combination of Renishaw’s TEMPUS technology and the end-to-end unique solution provided by the 3DEXPERIENCE platform will break silos and open a new stage for additive manufacturing industrialisation,” says Olivier Scart, DELMIA Alliances Director Partnerships at Dassault Systèmes. He further notes that partnering with 3D printer manufacturers maximises efficiency by optimising build preparation and streamlining build jobs, facilitating scalable production across varying volumes and customisation levels.
Dassault Systèmes’ DELMIA range specialises in global industrial operations software focused on digital manufacturing and simulation. Its Additive Manufacturing tools ensure effective data management throughout the AM process. The 3DEXPERIENCE platform offers a comprehensive solution that streamlines data collection and analysis, enabling manufacturers to secure certification and replication capabilities.
Renishaw’s TEMPUS technology provides significant productivity benefits to its market-leading metal additive manufacturing systems. “This technology allows the lasers to work continuously while the recoater supplies and positions each layer of powder, significantly increasing productivity and reducing the manufacturing cost per part,” states Matt Parkes, AM Strategic Development Manager at Renishaw. He adds that TEMPUS technology resolves inefficiencies in traditional laser powder bed fusion production, facilitating AM use in a wider range of applications previously deemed cost-prohibitive.
The collaboration between Renishaw and Dassault Systèmes, through the DELMIA Additive Manufacturing Software on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, offers several advantages. These include part validation prior to 3D printing, simulation of the AM process to explore machine parameters, traceability between engineering and manufacturing, and increased 3D printer productivity that shortens build times without compromising quality.
For further information on TEMPUS technology, visit www.renishaw.com/tempus.
