Direct Metal Deposition Freeform Fabrication Facility for Rapid Tooling and Manufacturing

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Tools, dies and moulds produce approximately 87% of plastic and metal products for industries ranging among automotive, medical, electronics, aerospace and consumer products. The industry appears to be in a state of decline with domestic demand for tools, dies and moulds shrinking because manufacturing facilities are relocating to foreign countries to take advantage of low-cost labour and manufacturing costs. The new technology of Direct Metal Deposition offers an opportunity to reverse this trend by providing tools that are faster to manufacture, allow for old tools to be refurbished and to incorporate special features into the tools, to deliver competitive advantages.