“ Moving forward , we will continue to aggressively deliver more of our 12-laser machines , and set ourselves up for a significant increase in output in 2023 . On top of that , we will continue to recruit and make the team stronger . I think we have recruited more than 100 people in the last 12 months already . Cherry-picking new recruits to build a young , dynamic , fantastically diverse team is one of the nicest things about this job ,” enthuses Sam .
While Sam is proud that the business has delivered on its key milestones to date , as part of its five-year plan , he highlights that this is not really the basis for what makes the organization successful . “ We are changing the way the world manufactures . From aerospace to energy to automotive and way beyond , we are instrumental in the shift away from traditional to additive manufacturing . Right now , perhaps twoto-three percent of the world ’ s metal components are produced by AM . This is perfect for us in terms of having a niche market . However , we see a world where we are constantly moving towards five , eight , ten percent which heralds an incredible change in the scale of this business . Not only is it an advance in technology utilization , it also means the world is able to do more . Designs can be more creative , fuel can be saved in every application and we can help align manufacturing with the needs of today ’ s world . Our strategy is based around exactly that , enabling and changing the future of manufacturing ,” he concludes . ■
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