Cummins Implementing New Technologies With Potential to Revolutionize Manufacturing
April 16 2019 - 01:00PM
Business Wire
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) is adding to its additive manufacturing
capabilities by investing in a new, high-precision 3D metal
printing technology called binder jet. This investment is just the
next step in Cummins’ plan to revolutionize its manufacturing
processes and accelerate the company’s trajectory toward scaled
production in additive technologies.
Binder jetting is a technology where a print head moves across a
bed of powder and selectively deposits a liquid binding agent in
the shape of the section, bonding these areas together to form a
solid part one layer at a time. Depending on complexity of the part
or component, the technology can print 60 to 100 times faster than
laser-based printing processes.
Cummins’ additive manufacturing strategy is part of the
company’s implementation of Industry 4.0, the trend of automation,
cloud computing and data-driven technology that some call the
“fourth industrial revolution.” The company is initially focusing
on printing low-volume parts as it studies how best to use 3D
technology in higher volume manufacturing.
“By investing in 3D metal additive technologies from GE
Additive, we are investing in Cummins and our customers,” said Tim
Millwood, Vice President of Global Manufacturing at Cummins Inc.
“This technology has the potential to provide our customers with a
quicker, lower-cost production method that ultimately uses less
energy, which means we can better serve our customers and reduce
our environmental impact.”
Cummins recently sold its first additively manufactured metal
part – a low-volume bracket without a current supplier – printed on
a GE Additive Concept Laser M2, moving it a significant step closer
to fulfilling the potential of additive manufacturing in
production. With the addition of binder jet technology, Cummins
will be able to additively manufacture medium- to large-sized
complex parts, reliably, at high throughput and at a comparatively
lower cost.
The company currently has two Concept Laser M2 DMLM machines;
one is installed at the Cummins’ Technical Center in Columbus,
Indiana and the other, along with two other 3D metal printers, is
installed at the large Cummins Research and Development Center in
San Luis Potosi, Mexico. With the addition of GE Additive Binder
Jet printers, Cummins is now able to focus on its strategy for
higher-volume production.
Cummins is a strategic partner for GE Additive, which is quickly
scaling its binder jet technology, first into pilot lines, then
into a complete, industrialized factory solution – expected to be
commercially available in early 2021.
“In early 2019, we launched the beta testing and partner program
and deliberately sought out partners and key customers, like
Cummins, who are committed to mass production,” said Jake
Brunsberg, Binder Jet Product Line Leader. “As Cummins celebrates
its 100th year, it remains steadfast in its commitment to being at
the cutting edge of innovation. Above all, we want to partner with
companies whose businesses and customers will benefit tremendously
from binder jet technologies.”
Cummins’ binder jet machines are located at GE Additive’s lab in
Cincinnati, Ohio. Teams from Cummins will be co-located at the lab
to work on technology development before the machines are relocated
to one of its facilities later this year.
About Cummins
Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of
complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute
and service a broad portfolio of power solutions. The company’s
products range from diesel and natural gas engines to hybrid and
electric platforms, as well as related technologies, including
battery systems, fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration,
emission solutions and electrical power generation systems.
Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.A.), since its founding in
1919, Cummins employs approximately 62,600 people committed to
powering a more prosperous world through three global corporate
responsibility priorities critical to healthy communities:
education, environment and equality of opportunity. Cummins serves
customers in approximately 190 countries and territories through a
network of approximately 600 company-owned and independent
distributor locations and over 7,600 dealer locations and earned
about $2.1 billion on sales of $23.8 billion in 2018. See how
Cummins is powering a world that’s Always On by accessing news
releases and more information at https://www.cummins.com/always-on.
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About GE Additive
GE Additive – part of GE (NYSE: GE) is a world leader in
additive design and manufacturing, a pioneering process that has
the power and potential to transform businesses. Through our
integrated offering of additive experts, advanced machines and
quality materials, we empower our customers to build innovative new
products. Products that solve manufacturing challenges, improve
business outcomes and help change the world for the better. GE
Additive includes additive machine providers Concept Laser and
Arcam EBM; along with additive material provider AP&C.
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