3D printing with metal alloys and composite materials
The seafood industry is distributed along the coast and depends on secure access to spare parts around the year. The SirkAM project will study the option of using 3D printing with metal alloys and composite materials for local production of parts. The inspiration comes from the shipping and off-shore industries, where on-demand production of 3D-printed parts is on the rise. This includes applications for pressurized equipment exposed to salt water, such as pumps, valves, pipes and manifolds. An important difference is that the seafood industry is subject to regulations related to food production and animal welfare.
AM North in Hammerfest and NORRDE in Brønnøysund participate with design competency, state-of-the-art machinery, and domain knowledge. Together with end-users Grieg Seafood and Lerøy Norway Seafoods, they will develop products that demonstrate the advantages of additive manufacturing and the proper procedures. The project also benefits from the expertise of GSG, Pasyc and F3nice.