HII’s second NXG 600E acquisition continues its investment in large-format metal additive manufacturing for large, complex components and replacement of legacy castings for critical naval applications. Nikon SLS photo.
HII Ingalls shipbuilders placed a second order for Nikon SLM Solutions, a unit of Nikon Advanced Manufacturing to its NXG 600E technology for laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) metal additive manufacturing.
HII Ingalls shipbuilders placed a second order for Nikon SLM Solutions, a unit of Nikon Advanced Manufacturing to its NXG 600E technology for laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) metal additive manufacturing.
“The order builds on a previously announced NXG 600E acquisition and reflects HII’s continued investment in large-format metal additive manufacturing to enable production of large, complex components and replacement of legacy castings for critical naval applications,” according to a statement from Nikon SLM.
With close collaboration with HII, Nikon SLM Solutions will lead parameter development and process maturation for L-PBF production of NiAlBr components, expanding material capability for additive manufacturing within U.S. Navy supply chains and supporting long-term maritime readiness.
“This second NXG 600E order reflects HII’s leadership and long-term commitment to advancing the maritime industrial base through additive manufacturing,” said Hamid Zarringhalam, CEO of Nikon Advanced Manufacturing and chairman of the board at Nikon SLM Solutions.
“Expanding critical materials capabilities such as Nickel Aluminum Bronze is a foundational part of Nikon Advanced Manufacturing’s holistic approach, combining scalable platforms, material and process development, and U.S.-based production and support,” said Zarringhalam. “Together with HII, we are enabling additive manufacturing to move from isolated applications to a repeatable, industrial capability that supports U.S. Navy shipbuilding at scale.”
