Renishaw, a global engineering technologies company, has partnered with Canada Makes, Canada’s premier additive manufacturing network, to promote the adoption of AM technology across the country. Renishaw’s AM engineers, designers, and technology will work with Canada Makes’ extensive network of organizations – locally, nationally, and internationally – to further innovation in AM.

The Canada Makes network connects organizations across a wide range of AM technologies, including reverse engineering, medical implants, and metal 3D printing – offering guidance on the applications of AM. Canada Makes facilitates knowledge sharing and networking through workshops, webinars, and case studies. As advocates for the industry, they lead trade missions and B2B meetings – connecting stakeholders such as manufacturers, equipment providers, academia, and research institutions. This collaboration is expected to stimulate innovation and growth in Canada’s AM network.

Renishaw, an AM technology systems manufacturer and solutions provider, offers laser powder bed fusion systems that are widely used by manufacturers. These systems are supplied across various industries, including the industrial and healthcare sectors, enabling the production of complex and precise components.

“The advancement of AM relies on building strong networks and exchanging knowledge across the industry,” said Carl Hamman, AM Technical Sales and Business Development Manager at Renishaw Canada. “As a member of this network, we can share our AM knowledge for collaborative innovation and to drive industry standards forward.”

“Renishaw and Canada Makes share the same primary goal: to enhance the capabilities and accessibility of AM across industries,” said Nicole Rathie, Director of Community Relations at Canada Makes. “Renishaw’s addition to our network brings diverse expertise in AM across multiple applications, including healthcare, aerospace, and automotive, which will enable us to spread the word about AM even further across Canada and beyond.”

Over the coming years, the two organizations will focus on applying AM technology to a broader range of sectors while scaling up production – helping advance the transition from prototyping to mass manufacturing.