Xerox® Elem™ Additive Solutions Announces New Strategic Collaboration with Siemens to Strengthen Metal Additive Manufacturing Capabilities

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Xerox Elem Additive Solutions has announced a collaboration with Siemens to enhance metal additive manufacturing capabilities. Siemens has acquired an ElemX metal 3D printer for its Charlotte Advanced Technology Collaboration Hub (CATCH). This partnership aims to advance innovation in industrial additive manufacturing, focusing on software, materials, and automation. The ElemX printer is noted for its cost-effective aluminum wire use, minimal operational modifications, and reduced post-processing times, supporting sectors like aerospace and defense.

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• Collaboration with Siemens enhances Xerox's position in additive manufacturing.
• ElemX printer simplifies 3D printing with cost-effective aluminum wire, requiring minimal modifications.
• Partnership allows for shared advancements in digitalization and automation solutions.

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Includes installation of Xerox^® ElemX™3D printer at the Siemens Charlotte Advanced Technology Collaboration Hub

CARY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Xerox^® Elem™ Additive Solutions announced a new collaboration effort with Siemens, a global leader in manufacturing, aimed at strengthening the metal additive manufacturing (AM) capabilities of both businesses. This relationship highlights both companies’ strong commitment to advancing the future of industrial additive manufacturing through innovation and partnerships.

Xerox® ElemX liquid metal 3D printer equipped with Siemens SINUMERIK CNC control system (Photo: Business Wire)

Siemens has purchased an ElemX metal 3D Printer, adding it to their fleet of additive machines inside their Charlotte Advanced Technology Collaboration Hub (CATCH). The CATCH facility focuses on the industrialization of additive manufacturing, working with machine builders, material suppliers and end-customers. The ElemX leverages Xerox’s liquid metal AM that uses cost-effective aluminum wire and incorporates the state-of-the-art Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl control platform with its embedded digital twin technology to optimize the printing process.

ElemX is a groundbreaking 3D metal printer that’s simpler and safer to use and addresses supply chain resiliency for transportation, aerospace, defense and industrial manufacturing. The printer is easily deployed, requiring no special facility modifications for operation. Unlike many metal 3D printing technologies, the ElemX requires minimal post-processing and therefore provides a faster time-to-part.

Siemens and Xerox have a mutual interest to explore technical developments in automation, software, materials and processes of the current and future ElemX systems.

“Siemens and Xerox share a similar vision to advance manufacturing through creative and collaborative partnerships that collectively push us forward in the right direction,” said Tali Rosman, VP and GM of Xerox^® Elem™ Additive Solutions. “This is another important milestone for our ElemX technology, and we look forward to working with an innovative and forward-thinking organization such as Siemens. Together, Siemens and Xerox Elem Additive Solutions will enable our customers to manufacture parts on-demand with confidence and maximize new opportunities to improve supply chain resiliency.”

This collaboration provides early access opportunities for Xerox and Siemens to share advancements in digitalization solutions and automation software designed to impact the distributed manufacturing model. Siemens is the latest addition to the Xerox Manufacturing Partner Network (MPN) and continues its trajectory as a prominent and reliable partner in the AM industry.

“We are pleased to join forces with Xerox and drive the industrialization of additive manufacturing through digitalization,” said Tim Bell, Head of Additive Manufacturing, Siemens Industry, Inc. “Working together with Xerox, we’re bringing decades of proven Siemens automation experience and technology to additive manufacturing helping customers mainstream mission critical production tools for future manufacturing strategies.”

About Xerox Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: XRX)
For more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience. Harnessing our leadership position in office and production print technology, we've expanded into software and services to sustainably power today's workforce. From the office to industrial environments, our differentiated business solutions and financial services are designed to make every day work better for clients — no matter where that work is being done. Today, Xerox scientists and engineers are continuing our legacy of innovation with disruptive technologies in digital transformation, augmented reality, robotic process automation, additive manufacturing, Industrial Internet of Things and cleantech. Learn more at xerox.com.

About Xerox Elem™ Additive Solutions
Determined to advance the additive industry, Xerox Elem Additive Solutions provides hardware and software solutions that equip manufacturers with the tools to reduce costs, eliminate long lead times and improve part performance. Strategically focused on developing supply chain solutions with distributed manufacturing and digital warehousing technologies, Xerox Elem Additive Solutions is one of the most uniquely positioned AM providers offering end-to-end solutions to the industry’s most challenging problems.

About Siemens Digital Industries (DI)
Siemens Digital Industries (DI) is an innovation leader in automation and digitalization. Closely collaborating with partners and customers, DI drives the digital transformation in the process and discrete industries. With its Digital Enterprise portfolio, DI provides companies of all sizes with an end-to-end set of products, solutions and services to integrate and digitalize the entire value chain. Optimized for the specific needs of each industry, DI’s unique portfolio supports customers to achieve greater productivity and flexibility. DI is constantly adding innovations to its portfolio to integrate cutting-edge future technologies. Siemens Digital Industries has its global headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and has around 75,000 employees internationally.

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Justin Capella, +1-203-258-6535, Justin.Capella@xerox.com

Source: Xerox

FAQ

What is the collaboration between Xerox and Siemens about?

The collaboration focuses on enhancing metal additive manufacturing capabilities and innovation.

When was the collaboration between Siemens and Xerox announced?

The collaboration was announced in a press release dated today.

What is the significance of the ElemX 3D printer in the collaboration?

The ElemX printer is designed for simplicity, safety, and supply chain resiliency in manufacturing.

How does the partnership impact the additive manufacturing industry?

It aims to push advancements in automation, software, and digitalization within the industry.

What is the stock symbol of Xerox?

The stock symbol of Xerox is XRX.