Some of the key advantages of using Additive manufacturing in investment casting include the reduction in the number of process steps and lead time, increase in efficiency; a better option for the manufacturing of complex parts; more cost effective as it is a tool-less process, higher degree of accuracy and wider range of materials can be used.

"PHILLIPS Machine Tools India is driven by our mission to partner with our customers and be their most valuable resource in improving competencies in manufacturing technology. Additive manufacturing offers exciting possibilities and EOS is the undisputed leader in this field. We are happy to partner with EOS in this path breaking technological seminar which is especially relevant to the vibrant city of Rajkot and its innovative industrialists who are always ready to embrace the latest manufacturing techniques and use these to grow their businesses exponentially on a global level." Terrence Miranda, Managing Director, Phillips Machine Tools India.

The seminar was attended by CEOs, R&D personnel, engineers, and casting designers among others from the related industry industries.  Other aspects that were discussed include how 3D printing can make an impact in investment casting applications, a comparison between lost wax investment casting vs direct 3D printing and the range of 3D printers available in the market.

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