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creating blueprints and CAD models for sign-off in specified formats. Virtually any machine design is possible when working together with a turnkey service provider like KMT."

With design complete, KMT's in-house fabrications facility quickly produces custom equipment frames and tooling. Its LVD PPEB320/30 press brake and LVD Phoenix FL-3015 6 kW fibre laser cutting machine can manufacture to the highest quality standards.

"Machines are more than just metal. A complete electromechanical approach means almost any system can be integrated into a machine design. This includes powertrains, hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, controls, and instrumentation," said Adrian.

As well as creating machines, KMT’s refurbishment service can breathe new life into legacy equipment, extending its service life and improving efficiency. 8 kmt.tools

Laser Additive Solutions (LAS) is targeting customers in the UK’s space sector following its investment in a Trumpf metal 3D printer.

It things go according to plan, the TruPrint 3000 additive production system could be the first of many metal 3D printers at the company.

Founded in 2015, the team at LAS has over 50 years of combined experience in precision laser repair, manufacture and joining processes. Customers include those operating in the general engineering, fusion energy, aerospace and military sectors. LAS also has close ties to a number of UK universities and research organisations.

“Our core expertise is LMD [laser metal deposition], although like most in the industry we’re now referring to this process as laser DED [direct energy deposition],” explains Managing Director Peter Brown. “We have two very good systems that undertake laser DED, both of which use Trumpf lasers. While these machines can support our steady growth moving forward, to drive faster progress I felt we needed a complementary process, hence our interest in a powder-bed machine.”

Another major driver of the investment was a surprise new contract secured by LAS involving a long-term production welding job on its laser DED machines. The company has had Trumpf laser and welding systems on site since its formation in 2015.