By Dylan Malyasov
Copyright defence-blog
Renishaw, a specialist in additive manufacturing, announced it will present its latest defense-focused manufacturing solutions at the Defense Manufacturing Conference (DMC) 2025 in Orlando, Florida, from November 17–20. The company will highlight how its technologies support aerospace and defense applications by improving efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness across critical systems, from aircraft components to suppressors. According to Renishaw, the exhibition will showcase the RenAM 500Q metal additive manufacturing system, along with its new TEMPUS scanning technology, both designed to reduce production times and deliver consistent part quality at lower costs. “DMC 2025 is an invaluable opportunity for Renishaw to connect directly with the defense community,” said John Laureto, Business Manager for Renishaw’s Additive Manufacturing Group in the Americas. “Our long-standing success in supporting critical sectors, particularly the suppressor industry, highlights our commitment to delivering advanced solutions.” At the center of Renishaw’s display will be the RenAM 500Q, a high-performance metal AM system featuring four 500 W lasers and automated powder handling. The company says the platform delivers repeatable, high-density parts with 99.9 percent density and optimized mechanical properties across the build plate. The RenAM 500Q achieves fast build speeds of up to 254 cubic centimeters per hour, with laser density on the powder bed measured at 64 lasers per square meter. These features make it suitable for manufacturers aiming to produce complex defense components with reduced cost per part while maintaining strict quality standards. Renishaw noted that the RenAM 500Q is already in use across aerospace and defense sectors, where precision, repeatability, and material performance are vital to mission-critical systems. Another highlight of Renishaw’s exhibit will be TEMPUS, a new scanning algorithm that allows the RenAM 500 series lasers to operate while the powder recoater is in motion. This design eliminates up to nine seconds of idle time per layer. Given that additive builds can include thousands of layers, TEMPUS can shorten production cycles by as much as 50 percent without compromising part quality. By significantly reducing build times, the company said TEMPUS lowers costs for existing applications and opens new opportunities for additive manufacturing in defense production. Faster production speeds are especially valuable in areas like aircraft components, heat exchangers, and suppressors, where time-to-delivery directly impacts operational readiness. Renishaw stated that its expertise in additive manufacturing and metrology aligns with defense priorities of reducing costs, improving supply chain resilience, and ensuring quality in mission-critical parts.
