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FIT, Caterpillar to develop 3D printing techniques

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Peoria, Illinois – German metal 3D printing company FIT AG has partnered with Caterpillar Inc. to develop design and printing technologies for additive manufacturing of aluminum and titanium parts.

Caterpillar will bring product-specific knowledge and FIT AG will bring the knowledge for additive design. This relationship will complement the ongoing work in Caterpillar’s Additive Manufacturing Factory. The strategic alliance will also strengthen FIT AG’s commitment to the industrial equipment market.

FIT AG CEO Carl Fruth said, “Caterpillar is a world leader in many markets, which will benefit greatly from additive manufacturing. However, this requires innovative technologies and new thinking combined with experience and deep know-how.”

DelVecchio, Caterpillar additive manufacturing project manager, added, “Not only will Caterpillar now have access to FIT AG’s cutting-edge technologies in additive manufacturing but this alliance will also help accelerate our adoption of 3-D printing.”

Source: FIT AG