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HII Expands Additive Manufacturing with Second Nikon NXG 600E System
New order advances large-format LPBF production of Nickel Aluminum Bronze for U.S. Navy shipbuilding.
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HII’s second NXG 600E acquisition reflects its continued investment in large-format metal additive manufacturing for large, complex components and replacement of legacy castings for critical naval applications.
Nikon SLM Solutions has received a second order for its NXG 600E laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) system from HII, further strengthening advanced manufacturing capabilities at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division.
The new order builds on a previously announced NXG 600E installation and underscores HII’s long-term investment in large-format metal additive manufacturing to support U.S. Navy shipbuilding programs and the broader Maritime Industrial Base (MIB). The NXG 600E platform enables the production of large, complex components and provides an alternative to traditional castings for critical naval applications.
As part of the collaboration, Nikon SLM Solutions will work closely with HII on parameter development and process maturation for L-PBF production using Nickel Aluminum Bronze (NiAlBr), a material widely used in naval environments for its corrosion resistance and mechanical performance. Expanding additive manufacturing capability for this alloy is expected to enhance supply-chain resilience and support long-term fleet readiness.
“This second NXG 600E order reflects HII’s leadership and sustained commitment to advancing the maritime industrial base through additive manufacturing,” said Hamid Zarringhalam, CEO of Nikon Advanced Manufacturing and Chairman of the Board of Nikon SLM Solutions. “Developing scalable, repeatable production of critical materials like Nickel Aluminum Bronze is essential to transitioning additive manufacturing from niche use cases to an industrial capability that supports U.S. Navy shipbuilding at scale.”
The additional NXG 600E system reinforces HII’s strategy to integrate advanced manufacturing technologies into core shipbuilding operations, helping to modernize production, reduce dependence on legacy supply chains, and accelerate the qualification of additively manufactured components for naval service.
www.nikon-slm-solutions.com
Nikon SLM Solutions has received a second order for its NXG 600E laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) system from HII, further strengthening advanced manufacturing capabilities at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division.
The new order builds on a previously announced NXG 600E installation and underscores HII’s long-term investment in large-format metal additive manufacturing to support U.S. Navy shipbuilding programs and the broader Maritime Industrial Base (MIB). The NXG 600E platform enables the production of large, complex components and provides an alternative to traditional castings for critical naval applications.
As part of the collaboration, Nikon SLM Solutions will work closely with HII on parameter development and process maturation for L-PBF production using Nickel Aluminum Bronze (NiAlBr), a material widely used in naval environments for its corrosion resistance and mechanical performance. Expanding additive manufacturing capability for this alloy is expected to enhance supply-chain resilience and support long-term fleet readiness.
“This second NXG 600E order reflects HII’s leadership and sustained commitment to advancing the maritime industrial base through additive manufacturing,” said Hamid Zarringhalam, CEO of Nikon Advanced Manufacturing and Chairman of the Board of Nikon SLM Solutions. “Developing scalable, repeatable production of critical materials like Nickel Aluminum Bronze is essential to transitioning additive manufacturing from niche use cases to an industrial capability that supports U.S. Navy shipbuilding at scale.”
The additional NXG 600E system reinforces HII’s strategy to integrate advanced manufacturing technologies into core shipbuilding operations, helping to modernize production, reduce dependence on legacy supply chains, and accelerate the qualification of additively manufactured components for naval service.
www.nikon-slm-solutions.com
