RenAM 500Q Ultra supercharges hydraulic valve production

Domin chooses RenAM 500Q Ultra

Global engineering technologies company, Renishaw, has supplied Domin, a leading manufacturer of high-performance hydraulic valves, with a RenAM 500Q Ultra metal additive manufacturing (AM) system. Domin will use the system to increase production of its range of servo proportional hydraulic valves at its new Technology Centre near Bristol.

The RenAM 500Q Ultra is the latest addition to Renishaw’s RenAM 500 series of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) systems. It can improve metal AM capability significantly, using Renishaw’s patented Tempus technology to reduce build times by up to 50% while maintaining high pat quality. Tempus technology allows the lasers to fire while the powder recoater is moving, significantly boosting productivity. The system also includes advanced process monitoring software, providing detailed insights into the build process and ensuring consistent high quality.

Domin had already purchased a RenAM 500Q AM system in 2023. Having reached its production capacity, the company required additional capabilities to meet growing market demand. The new RenAM 500Q Ultra — Renishaw’s highest productivity system — will enable Domin to fulfil this need.

Marcus Pont, chief executive and co-founder of Domin, said: “The installation of a new Renishaw 500Q Ultra marks another exciting milestone in Domin’s growth journey. This ‘state of the art’ technology will further enhance our manufacturing capabilities, allowing us to deliver even greater value to our customers. Our continued partnership with Renishaw is an example of our commitment to innovation and operational excellence.”

Complex geometries
Domin’s valves are designed to meet the rigorous demands of industries such as automotive, aerospace and manufacturing. By using metal AM, Domin can create complex geometries with internal features that are not possible with traditional subtractive manufacturing methods, resulting in parts with a good strength-to-weight ratio and reduced waste.

The company’s innovative approach, combining AM with high-speed motor control, modern electronics, big data, and connected technology, aims to save the hydraulics industry one gigatonne of CO₂e by 2030. The increased capacity provided by the RenAM 500Q Ultra will help Domin maintain low production turnround times and deliver consistently high-quality products to its growing customer base.

Josh Whitmore, senior technical sales engineer at Renishaw, said: “We are very pleased to have installed this RenAM 500Q Ultra system to enable Domin to supercharge their production. Our systems are designed and manufactured in the UK, and to sell to a UK volume producer of AM parts is a great result for UK plc and our wider manufacturing ecosystem.”

For further information on the RenAM 500 Ultra visit the Renishaw website.