ATKINS - Rapid Manufacturing a Low Carbon Footprint

ATKINS将根据快速制造（RM）技术的独特特点，通过创建节能设计、制造和分销技术平台，研究产品制造、分销和使用中能源最小化的整体解决方案。这种方法将为制造提供新颖的设计和供应链方法，通过减少运输的数字供应链，充分优化使用节能和废物最小化RM流程的产品。这种整体方法是独一无二的，为了最大限度地提高效益，英国制造商密切参与新系统的规范和开发，以实现更节能的工艺和产品，这一点至关重要。ATKINS将为轻量化、节能、汽车和航空航天金属部件的环保制造提供一个全新的基于RM的技术平台。

ATKINS will investigate a holistic solution to energy minimisation in product manufacture, distribution & use by creating an energy-efficient design, manufacture and distribution technology platform based on the unique characteristics of Rapid Manufacturing (RM) technologies. Such an approach will enable novel design & supply chain methods for the manufacture, via a digital supply chain for reduced transportation, of fully optimised products using energy efficient & waste minimising RM processes. This holistic approach is unique &, for maximum benefit, it is vital that UK manufacturers are closely involved with the specification & development of this new system to achieve more energy efficient processes and products. ATKINS will deliver a completely new RM based technology platform for the environmental manufacture of lightweight, energy efficient, automotive & aerospace metallic components.