HP today made a set of announcements demonstrating its continued 3D
printing and digital manufacturing momentum and industry
leadership. Helping expand the overall market and unlock new
applications for customers, HP is delivering a first of its kind
Polypropylene (PP) material for additive manufacturing. The new HP
3D High Reusability PP, enabled by BASF, is a versatile, durable,
and chemically resistant1 material that has been qualified for HP’s
production-grade 3D printing systems, and is ideal for customers in
the automotive, consumer, industrial, and medical sectors seeking
an optimal balance between performance and cost2. HP also unveiled
a new partnership with Oechsler, the global design and
manufacturing player, to develop applications for both the new PP
and HP’s broader materials portfolio, as well as new customer Cobra
Golf for its Metal Jet 3D printing technology.
“The response to the COVID-19 crisis is a watershed moment for
the industry. HP and its partners have 3D printed more than 2.3
million parts to bridge supply chain gaps, enable local production,
and help healthcare professionals on the front lines,” said Ramon
Pastor, Interim President of 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing,
HP Inc. “As we navigate this new landscape, we continue to execute
on our strategy and push innovative new 3D printing materials,
solutions, and partnerships forward to help our customers re-open
manufacturing and deliver disruptive innovation for the world’s
industries.”
Breakthrough new PP Unlocks Opportunity and Improves
Sustainability
Polypropylene is a versatile material ideal for a wide range of
automotive, consumer, industrial, and medical applications. The new
HP 3D High Reusability PP enabled by BASF provides customers with a
genuine new additive manufacturing material offering the same
properties as commonly used PPs in injection molding, which has
proven to have nearly unlimited use. With its excellent chemical
resistance, low moisture absorption, and long-term durability, PP
is ideal for piping, fluid systems, and containers. For example,
automakers will be able to use the same PP for prototyping and
production of final parts found in vehicles’ interior, exterior,
and under-the-hood.
Developed in partnership with BASF for HP’s Jet Fusion 5200 3D
Series, the new PP delivers high productivity and minimizes waste
for industrial-level manufacturing. In addition to breakthrough
economics and performance, the new PP helps reduce waste3 by
enabling up to 100% reusability of surplus powder4.
HP is jointly developing entirely new PP applications with
partners, parts providers, and customers including
Extol, specializing in plastics engineering and
innovation with industry leading plastic assembly technology,
custom automation, and engineering services; GKN Powder
Metallurgy/Forecast 3D, a provider of
advanced industrial 3D printing, short-run manufacturing,
and high-volume production; Henkel, a leader
of high-impact adhesives and engineering solutions;
Oechsler, a leading additive manufacturing parts
provider; and Prototal, one of Europe’s most
experienced parts manufacturers.
Driving Production at Scale with New Professional
Services, Expanded Industry 4.0 Alliances
To help customers accelerate their journey to digital
manufacturing, HP announced new and expanded 3D Professional
Services offerings and industrial alliances, including:
- HP 3D Professional
Services: HP is unveiling a variety of
new professional services capabilities including design
optimization for breakthrough applications, manufacturing process
streamlining to enable mass customization and scale production, and
applications identification and discovery services. For more
information on HP 3D Professional Services visit
hp.com/go/3DProfessionalServices.
- BASF and HP are
advancing their strategic alliance to jointly develop new
applications with market leading customers in the automotive,
consumer, industrial and medical industries. With the new PP and
the recent introduction of the innovative ULTRASINT® TPU01
thermoplastic polyurethane, the two industry leaders are working
together to accelerate the design and mass production of 3D printed
parts, enabling customers to go to market faster, more
cost-effectively, and more sustainably than ever before.
- A new strategic alliance with
Oechsler AG, a leading global engineering solution
provider and one of the largest parts manufacturers in the additive
industry. The alliance will span the product lifecycle from
application design to production of final parts. Oechsler is using
its fleet of HP’s Jet Fusion 5200 3D Series printers and an
extensive materials portfolio to help leading automakers, global
consumer electronics companies, home and commercial appliances, and
innovative medical device providers produce a variety of new
applications.
- Fast Radius, a
leading manufacturing technology company, has qualified as a new
member of the HP Digital Manufacturing Network, a global community
of HP production partners to help design, produce, and deliver both
plastic and metal parts at scale leveraging HP 3D printing
solutions. Members of the HP Digital Manufacturing Network possess
high levels of advanced additive manufacturing expertise, robust
quality management and end-to-end manufacturing processes, and a
proven capability for volume job production. The HP Digital
Manufacturing Network includes partners in the United States, Asia,
and Europe.
Advancing Metals Mass Production with Cobra
Golf
Cobra Golf, a leader in golf club
manufacturing, innovation and design, has selected HP Metal Jet for
its entry into 3D printing for product innovation and parts
production. HP Metal Jet technology is the industry’s leading
platform for the 3D mass-production of metal parts.
A foremost innovator in the golf world, Cobra is
committed to revolutionary advancements in technology, engineering
first-of-its kind clubs and equipment designed to elevate the game.
Cobra, HP, and Parmatech are working together on a strategic,
multi-year product roadmap, that leverages the design and
manufacturing benefits of HP’s additive technologies to deliver
golf equipment that raises performance and golfer satisfaction to
new levels.
“Cobra Golf strives to deliver
high-performance products that help golfers of all levels play
their best and enjoy the game,” said Jose Miraflor, Vice
President of Marketing, Cobra Golf. “To do that, it’s critical
to use the most effective manufacturing processes to design,
develop, and achieve optimal results. To continue innovating
and transforming the way equipment is manufactured, we are working
with HP and Parmatech to take advantage of the benefits of
Metal Jet. We are seeing immediate benefits including design
freedom, rapid design iteration, and high quality parts that meet
our economic demands.”
Join HP and Its Partners Showcasing the Future
Together with SME, HP is hosting a fully digital “The Next
Step in Digital Manufacturing” experience on June 4 at 8 a.m. PST.
Register to attend the free digital event here.
The interactive webinar will feature more than 15 sessions
providing deep insight from HP and its global network of partners
including industrial leaders BASF, Oechsler, and dozens of
customers across industries. Sessions include:
- Keynote address from HP’s Ramon Pastor and François Minec,
Managing Director, BASF Forward AM, followed by a panel discussion
including Pastor, Minec, and Claudius Kozlik, CEO, Oechsler
AG.
- Deep insight from PP production partner Extol on how customers
will use the new material and advanced Multi Jet Fusion
capabilities to optimize manufacturing processes and reduce
costs.
- Update on HP’s Metal Jet technology including customer session
with Cobra Golf
- Learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic and how to apply to
ongoing business and supply chain transformation.
- Use cases from production partners in HP’s Digital
Manufacturing Network including Avid, Fast Radius, Go Proto, and
ZiggZagg.
About HP HP Inc. creates technology that makes
life better for everyone, everywhere. Through our portfolio of
personal systems, printers, and 3D printing solutions, we engineer
experiences that amaze. More information about HP Inc. is available
at http://www.hp.com/go/3Dprinting.
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1 Based on internal HP testing, May 2020, with tests for
mechanical property retention, dimensional stability, and weight
change after 7- and 30-day immersion with acids, bases, organic
solvents, and aqueous solutions.2 Compared to other materials in
the HP 3D materials portfolio as of May, 2020.3 Easier to process
than standard HP 3D High Reusability PA 12, providing proper fusing
along with good spreadability and compatibility due to its small
particle size.4 Based on internal HP testing, May 2020. HP Jet
Fusion 3D Printing Solutions using HP 3D High Reusability PP
enabled by BASF provide up to 100% powder reusability ratio,
producing functional parts batch after batch. For testing, material
is aged in real printing conditions and reclaimed powder is tracked
by generations (worst case for reusability). Parts are then made
from each subsequent generation and tested for mechanical
properties and accuracy showing no degradation of properties up to
three generations of use.
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Noel Hartzell, HP inc.
+1 415 786 4323
noel.hartzell@hp.com
www.hp.com/go/newsroom
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