£0.5m Project Launched Into Post Processing for Metal AM

Holtex have recently developed ElectroForm(TM). Currently at proof-of-concept stage with a patent pending, ElectroForm enables the operator to conform the tool to the unique geometry of individual additive manufactured components. This enables bespoke geometry correction and fine surface roughness targeting. In the Advanced Dynamic Electrochemical Polishing Techniques to Improve Additive Manufactured Surface Conditions (ADEPT) Project we will team with the University of Huddersfield (UoH) to develop ElectroForm to TRL7/TRL8. The UoH EPSRC Future Metrology Hub is one of eight recently created EPSRC Future Manufacturing Research Hubs.

Holtex have been successful in launching a £492k project through Innovate UK SMART grants to progress this exciting new technology and are aiming to deliver Alpha machines within 18 months. For further information please get in touch via our contact page.

Novel Marine Air Lubrication Technology

Holtex are pleased to announce a collaboration between Green Shipping Solutions Ltd. and northern Universities to investigate the use of dry cell water cracking for the air lubrication of commercial shipping.

Our unique method of powering the dry cell provides an increased power output per kW input, making the technology highly attractive against existing offerings. If successful the technology could be used to improve fuel efficiency by up to 12%.

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