Oerlikon, GE collaborate for additive machines and materials

摘要

GE and Oerlikon will collaborate on research and development in additive machines and materials (more often called 3-D printing) over the period of the agreement. The MoU, announced at the International Paris Air Show, includes GE Additive affiliated companies Concept Laser and Arcam AB. The five-year agreement between Oerlikon and GE agrees the provision of additive machines and services by GE to Oerlikon, and Oerlikon becoming a preferred AM component manufacturer and materials supplier to GE Additive and its affiliated companies. The MoU states that GE Additive and its affiliated companies will be preferred suppliers of AM machines to Oerlikon, also the companies will collaborate on machine and materials R&D.