NUBURU receives purchase order from Ohio State University
The BlueScan solution will be installed within a powder bed fusion system at CDME's state-of-the-art development lab
NUBURU, a high-power and high-brightness industrial blue laser technology company, has entered a partnership with the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME) at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. The company has received a purchase order for its advanced BlueScan solution, which includes a BL-250 laser, scanner, and optics, which will be installed within a powder bed fusion system at CDME’s state-of-the-art development lab.
The advantages of blue lasers for enhancing additive manufacturing processes with both powder and wire have been well established. With the introduction of the BL Series, beam quality has improved significantly – facilitating seamless integration of the BL laser into powder bed fusion machines. The installation at CDME will enable direct comparisons with existing techniques – driving innovation and efficiency in the AM landscape. Additionally, interested third parties can collaborate with CDME to guide this pioneering research.
“CDME recognizes the transformative potential of blue lasers to significantly enhance productivity and quality in powder bed fusion applications. We are honored that CDME, a renowned center of excellence in additive processing, has chosen to integrate our BL products into their technology portfolio,” said Brian Knaley, CEO of NUBURU.
“We are excited to build upon the work NUBURU has initiated and compare the characteristics of blue lasers against traditional infrared laser approaches. Once installed later this year, the system will be available for contract development, allowing us to explore new material innovations with NUBURU’s advanced blue laser technology,” said John Middendorf, Director of Additive Manufacturing at CDME.
