HP Highlights 3D Printing Advances

At this year's RAPID + TCT, HP debuted advancements in its HP Metal Jet and HP Jet Fusion 3D Printing Solutions.

"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," says Savi Baveja, president of HP Personalization & 3D Printing.

Innovations and Expanded Partnerships

HP's Metal Jet S100 Printing Solution is now equipped with new capabilities. 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. This solution leverages the economies of scale offered by metal injection molding (MIM) powders, lowering operational and material costs for large-scale production compared to other 3D printing technologies. 
 
HP is also introducing 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. Both materials have undergone rigorous HP qualification processes.

HP has also 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. 
 
To support this initiative, HP has set up a Metal Jet Adoption Center in Corvallis, OR. This center provides end-to-end application qualifications, from benchmarking and sample part testing to process optimization, helping to ensure that customers can transition from prototype to production. 

HP is also strengthening its strategic relationships with software companies. A collaboration with Autodesk has resulted in the readiness of the Autodesk Fusion bundle with HP printers. Similarly, a collaboration with Altair will provide customers with HP material information. CoreTechnologie’s collaboration with HP aims to elevate texturing for 3D printed parts.
 
“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,” says 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.”
 
For HP’s polymers and metals customers, a collaboration with Dyndrite will now support HP’s entire 3D printing ecosystem, giving the option to use Dyndrite build manager software to create and submit print jobs. Additionally, HP’s Multi-level build feature included in the process development will allow printing process parameters to be adjusted on a per level basis for up to 20 levels within a single build.
 
HP is also introducing the 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. The tool also supports the import of custom digital textures and provides the flexibility to adjust parameters like scaling, depth, and resolution to achieve the desired look. Customers can try the HP Texture Visualizer developed by Leopoly at https://hp.textureviewer.leopoly.com/.
 
Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.