Telford-based Ricoh 3D, which offers a full range of end-to-end additive manufacturing (AM) solutions across a range of sectors, including automotive and medical, will be taking a stand at the ground-breaking Backing Britain Live 2020 manufacturing exhibition taking place from 17-28 August.

The event is being organised by the Made In Group to promote the best in British manufacturing and will feature a host of events including webinars, conferences, round-table discussions and a virtual exhibition hall comprising booths, interactive seminar rooms and networking areas.

Ricoh 3D will showcase its full range of AM services and provide businesses with insights into how 3-D printing can have a positive impact on manufacturing processes, including reducing time to market and increasing flexibility in design and production.

The company will demonstrate its full 3-D printing portfolio, which includes SLS, MJF, FDM, and a range of technical services and back office technology which provides the flexibility to test and develop new materials and to create non-standard components.

Ricoh 3D added SLS PA12 to its range of materials last month, which will give manufacturers access to the most prolific material currently used in 3-D printing, combined with the large build volumes the Ricoh system offers.

There will also be the opportunity to explore the company’s post-processing solutions and metrology capabilities, as well as discuss available material characterisation, design support and quality assurance services.

Mark Dickin, Additive Manufacturing and Moulding Engineering Lead at Ricoh 3D, said: “We normally have a very busy schedule of shows and exhibitions in the UK and across Europe each year but that has been decimated overnight by the Covid-19 outbreak.

“We have embraced the digital opportunities available to replace the traditional events, including staging our own virtual tour and webinar, and are working to maintain contact with manufacturing businesses across a range of sectors which could benefit from using 3-D printing – now more than ever.

“We look forward to engaging with a range of manufacturers at the event later this month, it is time for the industry to embrace chance and be enthusiastic in the face of new ways of working.”

Jason Pitt, Made in Group chief executive, said: “Made In exhibitions are significant events that many members and visitors look forward to but, like many aspects of our way of life, we have had to make considerable adjustments.

“We are an innovative organisation when it comes to technology. As a business, we have developed a digital platform that allows members to create their own social media micro-site, upload news, attend virtual webinars and soon to include virtual mastermind groups, question-and-answer sessions and panel discussions."

Backing Britain Live 2020 has already had more than 200 exhibitors confirmed with an expected attendance of 5,000 delegates.

To register for a free ticket to the exhibition, visit the Web site (www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/backing-britain-live-2020-tickets-101480914146?aff=RicohUK)