ABS has signed a memorandum of understanding with maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider Mencast covering the design, manufacture, testing and qualification of critical marine components through additive manufacturing – also known as 3D printing.
The agreement also includes co-operation on the development of data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) in the additive manufacturing process, and innovation in the use of additive manufacturing in enabling innovative sustainability solutions..
ABS will verify that parts created using additive manufacturing meet ABS and international standards across design, production, testing and qualification. ABS aims to facilitate the adoption of additive manufacturing in the maritime industry through its AM qualification framework.
Mencast’s participation in the collaboration will enable it to validate and qualify the novel additive manufacturing processes it explores as it builds on its existing use of additive manufacturing processes.
“AM technologies have a huge potential to revolutionize supply chain and maintenance procedures both in maritime and beyond, and ABS is committed to supporting these innovations without compromising safety. Singapore is a critical location of the emerging regional and global green ecosystems, of which Additive Manufacturing is certain to play a role,” said Gareth Burton, ABS Vice President of Technology.
“Pushing transformation boundaries through innovation is always part of Mencast’s DNA. Our strategy is to position ourselves on advanced new technologies to support our decarbonization and sustainability journey. We foresee additive manufacturing will be the pillar for our sustainable growth,” said Glenndle Sim, Executive Chairman and CEO, Mencast Holdings.
