ATKINS - Rapid Manufacturing a Low Carbon Footprint

阿特金斯将通过基于快速制造（RM）技术的独特特性创建节能设计，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。这种方法将使新的设计和供应链方法，通过数字供应链减少运输，使用节能和废物最小化的RM过程来制造完全优化的产品。这种整体方法是独一无二的，为了获得最大的利益，英国制造商必须密切参与这种新系统的规范和开发，以实现更节能的工艺和产品。阿特金斯将提供一个全新的基于RM的技术平台，用于轻量化、节能、汽车和航空航天金属部件的环保制造。

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.