Oerlikon Expanded State-of-the-art Services

Oerlikon Metco Coating Services (MCS) has joined Oerlikon AM in Huntersville, NC. Oerlikon AM recently established an additive manufacturing (AM) facility in Huntersville, and now the company has committed to a substantial investment at this facility to add thermal spray and laser cladding capabilities, which are core areas of Oerlikon Metco's service offering. By combining Oerlikon AM's AM capabilities with Oerlikon Metco's coating capabilities under one roof, the company can now offer "Print & Coat" parts.

The expansion will be outfitted with coating and cladding equipment, and will also offer pre- and post-coating inspection and machining services, as well as build-to-print replacement parts manufactured on CNC machinery to tight tolerances.

"The ability to offer multiple processing disciplines within one facility should be quite attractive to customers and lead to new applications," said Thomas Meier, Global Head of Sales for MCS. "MCS has complete access to Oerlikon Metco's extensive materials portfolio and R&D capabilities, which gives MCS the edge to develop solutions that solve the tough challenges our customers face."

The decision to locate in Huntersville, a suburb of Charlotte, NC, improves proximity to key power generation and aerospace customers. The excellent transport logistics in the area in combination with the upgraded, more efficient service capabilities will facilitate transfer of key business activities from the Barboursville, WV, and Houston, TX, facilities.

For more information contact:

Oerlikon AM US Inc.

12012 Vanstory Drive

Huntersville, NC 28078

980-260-2820

www.oerlikon.com