Software, sustainability, and scaling are top-of-mind for additive manufacturing professionals. Design World shares findings from this year’s AMUG Conference and a glimpse of what’s to come. Once again, the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Conference lived up to its reputation as a haven for 3D printing professionals to gather, exchange knowledge, and have a good […]
Update on digital twins and more for digital manufacturing
New digital approaches leveraging cloud simulations and other advanced analytics are helping manufacturers optimize production lines and end products. By Lisa Eitel | Executive editor At the forefront of digital transformation (DX) initiatives is digital manufacturing. Leveraging an integrated computer-based approaches for design, simulation, testing, and production, the use of digital manufacturing could double over…
HP unveils new PA 12 S material for 3D polymers production
Next week at the annual AMUG (Additive Manufacturing User Group) Conference, HP will showcase parts using a new material qualified for its industrial 3D polymers solutions. Developed with Arkema, the new PA 12 S material sets a standard for surface aesthetics while reducing costs for users of HP’s Jet Fusion 5200 Series 3D printing solutions. […]
Trends in artificial intelligence for 2024
According to Gartner’s research, up to 25% of organizations surveyed annually since 2019 said they plan to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) within the next 12 months. However, only up to 5% have deployed AI to production. Companies know that generative AI can dramatically improve operations, but inexperience and potential risks postpone the benefits. Predictive maintenance,…
HP partners with Sandvik, GKN Additive, and Elnik
HP recently announced multiple partnerships to advance 3D printing possibilities. They are currently at Formnext in Hall 12.1, booth D41 for attendees to learn about how the teams are pushing the boundaries of what is possible with additive manufacturing. The following is a summary of what to expect. HP and Sandvik collaborate on advanced materials […]
3D printing improves spine surgery precision and safety
Spinal fusions — a treatment option for fractures, deformities, or instability in the spine — typically involve pedicle screws for extra strength and support. However, if placed incorrectly, patients could experience critical injuries, including spinal cord damage. While robotic solutions can alleviate errors associated with freehand pedicle screw insertion, such technology is expensive and has […]
Running on HP: Brooks’ new 3D-printed performance footwear
By Mariona Company, Global Head of HP 3D Printing Sustainable Packaging and Marketing Thoughtful innovation can have a real impact on business, people, and the planet. 3D printing solutions enable more sustainable manufacturing and production across industries, including automotive, healthcare, industrial, packaging, consumer, and sporting goods. Using 3D printing in the production of final parts […]
Webinar recap: Scaling your business with additive manufacturing
Additive technologies throw a wrench in traditional manufacturing but can save millions of dollars and minutes down the line. Still, many organizations hesitate and view 3D printing anything besides prototypes as costly and unnecessary. Maybe it’s time to think differently and more creatively. In a recent webinar, Dustin Kloempken, a lead application engineer at HP, […]
3D printing gets faster, better, and more automated in 2023
With the AMUG Conference and Rapid+TCT under our belt, the AM industry has already covered a lot of ground in 2023. So far this year, we’ve seen an uptake in interest across all sectors on how 3D printing technology can boost production, transform business models, and support sustainable manufacturing. Aerospace, defense, and medical are still […]
New HP automation solutions, materials, and services announced at Rapid+TCT
Today at Rapid+TCT, HP (Booth 4618) announced new automation solutions and expanded materials, software, and services to help customers scale 3D printed parts production. HP has also promoted several of its current Digital Manufacturing Network (DMN) members to its exclusive group of HP Digital Manufacturing Partners (DMP). In addition, Endeavor 3D is adding Metal Jet […]
New HP Automation Solutions advance 3D printing path to production at scale
News Highlights * New HP Jet Fusion automation solutions simplify workflows and reduce costs for high-volume 3D production. * HP expands materials, HP Digital Production Suite, and HP Digital Production Services for polymers and metals customers. * Go-to-market momentum includes new Digital Manufacturing Network Partners and Endeavor 3D adds HP Metal Jet S100 production capabilities…
Volkswagen plans to use 3D printing vehicle production
Volkswagen is pressing ahead with the use of 3D printers in car production. The binder jetting additive process is being used to manufacture components at the company’s main plant in Wolfsburg, Germany. Using binder jet components reduces costs and increases productivity – for example, the components weigh only half as much as those made from […]
Webinar: Ask the Experts: Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about 3D printing: Textures
This webinar was presented live on Thursday, November 5, 2020 Please click below to watch on demand Do you have specific questions about additive manufacturing? Join our first, live session of ‘Ask the Experts’ during which we will review the basics of HP Multi Jet Fusion technology and dive into your most frequently…
Webinar: Designing for HP Multi Jet Fusion: 10 MORE Tips You Need to Know
This webinar was presented live on May 21, 2020 Please click the link below to watch on demand Join HP’s experts as they share 10 MORE great tips for designing for HP Jet Fusion 3D printers. Whether you are a student working on a 3D design for a capstone project, or an engineering…
Full-color 3D printing poised to change the game for businesses everywhere
While full-color 3D printing has been around for many years, it is now gaining meaningful traction. In part this is because next-generation technologies are entering the market, offering capabilities that improve quality and performance, while at the same time helping to reduce cost. Soon affordable, high-quality color 3D printing will benefit organizations in many different…
Webinar: Designing for HP 3D Jet Fusion – 10 Tips You Need to Know
This webinar was presented live on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Click below to watch it on demand. Join HP’s experts as they share great tips for designing for HP Jet Fusion 3D printers. Whether you are a student working on a 3D design for a capstone project, or an engineering professional looking to…
HP propelling industry to 3D production
Next week at the world’s largest 3D printing user event, the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) conference, HP Inc. will showcase new customers, applications, and technology as it continues leading the industry toward 3D production. HP’s advanced portfolio of 3D printing technology continues to expand and is helping customers accelerate their digital manufacturing journey. “More […]
Webinar: Are you ready to enable students to create 3D print prototypes and produce parts like pros?
This webinar was presented live on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Click below to watch it on demand. 3D printing is genuinely transformational. As with other leaps forward in science and technology, universities will play a central role in driving this revolution by changing the culture of design for all manufacturing. Do you have…
Webinar: Design For Manufacturing using Multi Jet Fusion
This webinar was presented live on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Click below to watch on demand. With Multi Jet Fusion technology we have the ability to reinvent manufacturing and design. This presentation will cover the cost justification for MJF adoption, focusing on product designers and manufacturers looking to increase productivity and profitability using…
Webinar: From Metal to Plastic: 3D part samples for your final product
This webinar was presented live on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Click below to watch on demand. This webinar will explain the process to be able to identify potential 3D printed parts in your final product, especially focusing on metal parts with low mechanical requirements that are normally produced by CNC machining or sheet…
Nine manufacturers achieve perfect scores on HRC’s Corporate Equality Index
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation has released its Corporate Equality Index 2018, which rates workplaces on LGBTQ equality issues, and nine industrial component manufacturers have earned perfect 100% scores. “It’s no surprise that many top-scoring businesses are also top-performing businesses. They know that creating inclusive workplaces and communities where their employees can thrive is an…
Webinar: Multi-Jet Fusion Fundamentals and Materials
This webinar was presented live on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Click below to watch on demand. HP’s MJF technology is set to transform plastics manufacturing and create new opportunities where additive manufacturing has typically not been able to play. This presentation will describe how Multi-Jet Fusion technology works, and go on to explain…
Six insights from HP’s Chandrakant Patel
Chandrakant Patel serves as HP’s Chief Engineer and Senior Fellow, and is well known around Silicon Valley. If you have any doubts to how important he has been to the company, take a stroll through HP Labs, where one wall contains plaques for all the patents awarded to employees in three incredibly long rows. The […]
HP showcases printers and materials at formnext
At Formnext, the major additive manufacturing companies are showing their latest equipment and products that they have introduced throughout the year, with the occasional new product. For HP, it is showing its HP Jet Fusion 3D 4200 printer, introduced in the U.S. in May at the Rapid Conference. In addition to showing its printer, HP […]
HP, Siemens Partnership: 3D Printing in Multiple Materials, Colors
Several relatively new techniques—including cloud computing and additive manufacturing–are challenging the way manufacturers and engineering organizations do business, said Chuck Grindstaff, Siemens PLM Software president and chief executive…