Arridex Opens Additive Manufacturing Omnifactory in Lagos for MRO & Spare Parts

• Arridex, formerly known as the RusselSmith Group, has been building additive manufacturing competence and capacity in Africa for years. Previously, the company got approval to use a Roboze 3D printed...

Arridex, formerly known as the RusselSmith Group, has been building additive manufacturing competence and capacity in Africa for years. Previously, the company got approval to use a Roboze 3D printed oil services part, completed maritime work in Ghana, and worked with CEAD on large-format polymer 3D printing. Now, the firm is opening its Omnifactory, a Lagos-based additive manufacturing facility. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the factory was opened by the Governor of Lagos State, along with local and international dignitaries. Meanile, Arridex CEO Kayode Adeleke spoke at the Invest Lagos 3.0 forum commemorating his firm’s move. Executive Governor of Lagos Babajide Sanwo-Olu said, ¨Today, I opened West Africa’s first multi-technology industrial additive manufacturing facility in Lagos.