HP Showcases Breakthrough Advancements in 3D Printing at Rapid + TCT 2024
02 July 2024: HP Exhibited at RAPID+TCT, one of North America’s largest additive manufacturing events, HP Inc. (Booth 2839) unveiled cutting-edge advancements in their HP Metal Jet and HP Jet Fusion 3D Printing Solutions. These revolutionary developments in the 3D printing industry are offering enhanced capabilities, new materials, and strategic partnerships that streamline and expand the potential of additive manufacturing.
“HP is deeply committed to driving the additive manufacturing industry forward with persistent and new enhancements to our existing portfolio,” said Savi Baveja, President of HP Personalization & 3D Printing. “Our innovations in both metal and polymer 3D printing technologies are testament to our dedication to advancing the capabilities and applications of 3D printing, empowering our customers to turn their ideas into reality with unprecedented efficiency and quality. “
New Innovations and Expanded Partnerships
At the forefront of HP’s presentation is the HP Metal Jet S100 Printing Solution, now equipped with new capabilities aimed at meeting the evolving needs of the industry without compromising print quality. Enhancements to the HP Metal Jet S100 Printing Solution include an increased build height up to 170 mm, allowing for the production of larger parts and more parts in a single build cycle, enabling manufacturers to explore new dimensions in product design and innovation. Additionally, this solution leverages the economies of scale offered by Metal Injection Molding (MIM) powders, significantly lowering operational and material costs for large-scale production compared to other 3D printing technologies.
HP is also introducing new materials through collaborations with Indo-MIM and Sandvik. These materials include IndoMIM M2 Tool Steel, ideal for high-strength mold inserts and cutting tools and Sandvik’s Osprey® 316L, which offers improved corrosion resistance and processability for applications in the medical, automotive and industrial markets.
In a bid to further democratize 3D metal printing, HP has launched the HP Metal Jet Production Service. This new service is accessible via a dedicated website where customers can submit queries, request sample parts, and access comprehensive production services. The service aims to address and overcome common barriers in 3D metal printing, including cost, time and effort, making the technology more accessible and practical for a wide range of industries.
To support this initiative, HP has established a Metal Jet Adoption Center located in Corvallis, Oregon. This center provides end-to-end application qualifications, from benchmarking and sample part testing to process optimization, helping to ensure that customers can seamlessly transition from prototype to production.
“We are excited to help our customers better design parts for HP Metal Jet and HP Jet Fusion 3D Printing Solutions by giving them access to HP material information,” said Yeshwant Mummaneni, Chief Engineer of Data Management and Analytics at Altair. “Through this collaboration with HP, we are creating a bridge across the often-siloed functions of design and production of additive parts so that even more exciting applications can be realized.”
HP is also pleased to introduce HP 3D Texture Visualizer, developed by Leopoly, a 3D and XR software technology provider. This key component of the HP 3D Digital Texture Library enhances the 3D design process by allowing users to apply and visualize digital 3D textures on their CAD geometry in real time.
https://hp.textureviewer.leopoly.com/
