Connecticut tech center and Renishaw partner to advance Industry 4.0

Renishaw has supplied CCAT with a RenAM metal additive manufacturing system and programmable gauges for measuring 3D-printed airfoil parts.

To assist manufacturers on their Industry 4.0 journey, engineering technologies company Renishaw has partnered with the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology Inc. (CCAT) to help businesses execute manufacturing strategies and accelerate implementation of new digital technologies. The applied-technology and training center validates, demonstrates, and assists with the adoption of leading-edge industrial technologies for the global manufacturing supply chain.

Since 2004, CCAT has helped companies adopt advanced technologies by engaging with industry, education institutions, and community members, providing shared opportunities for all. The equipment Renishaw has supplied to the center includes a RenAM metal additive manufacturing system, machine tool probes for performing various in-process checks, 5-axis sensor technology for a CMM, and programmable gauges. The gauges measure airfoil parts printed on the metal AM system.

“Additive manufacturing technologies and the data-driven principles of Industry 4.0 and 5.0 will drive manufacturing technology companies forward in the years ahead,” said CCAT President and CEO Ron Angelo. “CCAT’s work with Renishaw is an example of how technology can be applied to increase efficiency and competitiveness in a global market.”