Hexagon and Nikon SLM collaborate to create 75% lightweighting with successful AM A330 Fuel Air Separator prototype production
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division and Nikon SLM have collaborated to redesign a large fabricated aircraft fuel system component using design freedom of additive manufacturing. Using Hexagon’s simulation-led Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) toolchain and Nikon SLM’s advanced multi-laser metal additive manufacturing technology achieved significant lightweighting, part consolidation and precise geometric tolerances.