HP Launches 3D Printing Technology for Advanced Metals Mass Production

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ByFabian Wanke
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At the 2018 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), HP Inc. launched HP Metal Jet, the 3D printing technology for the high-volume manufacturing of production-grade metal parts, which, according to HP’s press release, provide up to 50 times more productivity at a significantly lower cost than other 3D printing methods.  HP Metal Jet is being deployed by manufacturing companies, like GKN Powder Metallurgy and Parmatech, for the factory production of final parts.

As part of its mission to help transform the way the world designs and manufactures, HP also launched the Metal Jet Production Service, enabling customers around the world to rapidly iterate new 3D part designs, produce final parts in volume, and integrate HP Metal Jet into their long-term production roadmaps.

HP Metal Jet is voxel-level binder jetting technology leveraging more than 30 years of HP printhead and advanced chemistries innovation.  With a bed size of 430 x 320 x 200mm, 4x the nozzle redundancy and 2x the printbars, and less binder by weight, HP Metal Jet reportedly delivers greater productivity and reliability at a low acquisition and operational cost compared to other metals 3D printing solutions.  HP Metal Jet will start with stainless steel finished parts, delivering isotropic properties that meet or exceed ASTM and MPIF Standards.

In first half of 2019, customers will be able to upload 3D design files and receive industrial-grade parts in large quantities from the new Metal Jet Production Service.  The parts will be produced by HP partners, GKN Powder Metallurgy and Parmatech, to ensure the highest standards of engineering and production quality.

 

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