Optomec - a global supplier of production-grade additive manufacturing (AM) systems for 3-D printed metals, has signed an agreement with Select Additive Technologies, a division of the Morris Group, Inc., making the full range of Optomec's Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS) 3-D metal printing systems accessible through one of the largest CNC machine tool distribution networks in North America.
"Adding Optomec's industry-leading LENS systems to our distributors' existing lineup of CNC machine tools enhances our end-to-end suite of advanced solutions for precision metal part repair and production," said Jeff Holtzapple, Business Development Manager, Select Additive Technologies. "Optomec integrates decades of experience in directed energy deposition (DED) into its LENS metal AM solutions, resulting in high-quality, affordable metal 3-D printing solutions that make complex metal parts easier, more precise, efficient and affordable to produce and repair."
A division of Morris Group, Inc., Select Additive Technologies specializes in the area of AM. "The organization brings AM solutions to market via the Morris Group, Inc. distribution network, providing excellent customer service and longtime partnerships with leading brands of machine tools, tooling, accessories and software," said a company spokesperson.
"Having the Optomec LENS product lines represented by Select Machining Technologies is a huge milestone in helping metal AM gain deeper penetration into the industrial mainstream," said Dave Ramahi, Optomec President and CEO. "With more than 75 years of manufacturing experience, knowledge and customer support, the distribution network with which they work serves industrial companies from virtually every industry. We could not ask for a better partner to help increase our exposure and reach in the U.S."
Select Additive Technologies will represent the full range of Optomec's LENS systems, which use high-powered lasers to build structures layer by layer directly from powdered metals, alloys, ceramics or composites. LENS systems enable companies to cost-effectively repair, rework and manufacture fully dense, high-performance metal components with enhanced mechanical and fatigue properties.
For more information contact:
Optomec
3911 Singer NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
505-761-8250
sales@optomec.com
www.optomec.com
Select Additive Technologies
910 Day Hill Road
Windsor, CT 06095
860-687-3475
www.selectadditive.com