3d printing

3D printing taking steps to make impact in the marketplace. McKinsey & Company predicted the impact of 3D printing and direct product manufacturing could hit $500 billion annually 2025. But first, as John Hauer writes, the infrastructure for 3D printing – such as software, color capabilities, and affordable printing materials – needs to keep advancing.

McKinsey & Company predicted the impact of 3D printing and direct product manufacturing could hit $500 billion annually 2025. But first, as John Hauer writes, the infrastructure for 3D printing – such as software, color capabilities, and affordable printing materials – needs to keep advancing. Check it out

In May of 2013 McKinsey & Company published their now famous report which outlined twelve disruptive technologies that would have a big impact by 2025. 3D printing was one of them and consumer products were a driving force. In the report, they noted that, “3D printing could have meaningful impact on certain consumer product categories, including toys, accessories, jewelry, footwear, ceramics, and simple apparel.” They predicted that “global sales of products in these categories could grow to $4 trillion a year (at retail prices) by 2025.”

Three-dimensional printing of useful objects and machine parts is becoming a reality. 3D printing offers the ability to produce—both rapidly and at low cost—short runs or one-of-a-kind parts. HP’s development of HP Multi Jet Fusion technology includes new HP Jet Fusion 3D Printers and an Open Platform that will revolutionize the design, materials, manufacturing, and distribution of 3D parts to drive the digital transformation of manufacturing. This technical white paper provides details on HP Multi Jet Fusion and HP’s strategies and vision to introduce a new era of digital manufacturing.

Whether you know it as Industry 4.0, the 4th Industrial Revolution, or Smart Industry, Manufacturing is going through a deep transformation, with changes that are centered around digitalization. While most industries are already on this digitalization path, the disruption is more visible and pronounced in manufacturing because it is expanding virtual data and processes into environments that have been fundamentally about physical products. This transformation has already started, and its impact is expected to be massive. Technical, economic, and social changes are expected across the whole manufacturing ecosystem, with jobs shifting from offshoring back to nearshoring. Strong technology elements driving this digital revolution include 3D printing, robotizing and automation, smart factory with IoT and machine learning, and supply chain digitization. Their impact is profound.

Ask anyone in business, higher education or the medical community what their top objectives are and they’ll probably say it’s to achieve more, to solve more problems, faster than what’s possible now, while saving money in the process. Ask what’s holding them back and you’ll probably find a diverse variety of obstacles in their day-to-day work processes that hinder them in meeting those goals. Having the right tools to do the job is one crucial element in solving problems and becoming more efficient and productive. Additive manufacturing, widely known as 3D printing, is one of those tools that has helped businesses, educators, health care providers and researchers improve how they design, manufacture and perform research. While no tool is an all-in-one solution, 3D printing is a strong step in that direction, particularly in its most sophisticated forms. 3D printing makes it possible to manufacture things that aren’t feasible with traditional processes like machining or injection moldi

Everything is changing in retail. Stores are becoming an omni channel experience; fulfilment and service centers and smart showrooms are enabling endless-aisle commerce. eCommerce and mobile customer experiences are changing retail, as retailers are now entering the third generation of ecommerce, in which IDC identifies eight core capabilities at the heart of the transformation of key operating models. Omni-channel fulfilment practices and new merchandise planning archetypes are emerging to drive profit, and retail technology is fundamentally changing, as digital transformations take shape in the industry. Websites, smartphones, the Internet of Things (IoT), and wearables change customers and their journeys, while 3D printing changes value chains and products, while IoT changes products, stores, and logistics, and artificial intelligence (AI), probably the most pervasive agent of change, will underpin new levels of customer individualization and workforce efficiencies.

Everything is changing in retail. Stores are becoming an omni channel experience; fulfilment and service centers and smart showrooms are enabling endless-aisle commerce. eCommerce and mobile customer experiences are changing retail, as retailers are now entering the third generation of ecommerce, in which IDC identifies eight core capabilities at the heart of the transformation of key operating models. Omni-channel fulfilment practices and new merchandise planning archetypes are emerging to drive profit, and retail technology is fundamentally changing, as digital transformations take shape in the industry. Websites, smartphones, the Internet of Things (IoT), and wearables change customers and their journeys, while 3D printing changes value chains and products, while IoT changes products, stores, and logistics, and artificial intelligence (AI), probably the most pervasive agent of change, will underpin new levels of customer individualization and workforce efficiencies.

You can stop waiting for what’s next in 3D printing. With the HP Jet Fusion 300/500 series of 3D printers, HP has redefined the process of prototyping and manufacturing. We invite you to explore how to make functional parts faster, cost-effectively, and in full color with HP Jet Fusion 3D devices. HP is what’s next for automated, in-house production. Visit the website to learn more

You can stop waiting for what’s next in 3D printing. With the HP Jet Fusion 300/500 series of 3D printers, HP has redefined the process of prototyping and manufacturing. We invite you to explore how to make functional parts faster, cost-effectively, and in full color with HP Jet Fusion 3D devices. HP is what’s next for automated, in-house production. Visit the website to learn more

3D printed composite parts are said to be up to 23x stronger than ABS, giving you the reliability you need to keep production lines running smoothly. Request your sample part today, and test the strength yourself.

HP scientists had a bright idea. If they could modify materials to absorb infrared light – the light we can’t see – they could successfully fuse color to that material. It’s a story of how HP “cracked the code” in 3D color printing by drawing upon deep experience in the science of ink. Read this innovation story to why HP Jet Fusion 300/500 3D printers make it possible to produce engineering-grade functional parts faster and more affordably. Download HP’s innovation story

HP scientists had a bright idea. If they could modify materials to absorb infrared light – the light we can’t see – they could successfully fuse color to that material. It’s a story of how HP “cracked the code” in 3D color printing by drawing upon deep experience in the science of ink. Read this innovation story to why HP Jet Fusion 300/500 3D printers make it possible to produce engineering-grade functional parts faster and more affordably. Download HP’s innovation story

When customers want to solve manufacturing puzzles, they turn to GoProto for industrial design and prototyping. When GoProto went looking for an efficient 3D printing solution to expand its range of services, it turned to the HP Jet Fusion 3D 4200 Printer. See what persuaded GoProto to go all in with HP Multi Jet Fusion technology. Read the case study

3D printing enables designers to experiment with new ideas and numerous design iterations, while minimizing cost and time in the development process. Additionally, the models created from 3D printers allow designers to better collaborate in the design process by improving communication.

As a direct-to-consumer 3D printing provider, Shapeways is connecting designers with prospective customers in a global online marketplace. Find out how HP Multi Jet Fusion technology helps Shapeways make and deliver products quickly to a demanding audience that doesn’t want to be kept waiting. Read the case study

A Canadian sporting goods designer and a French 3D print service bureau allied to launch the Kupol Project, an innovative approach to building bicycle helmets. Discover how the two companies united behind HP Multi Jet Fusion technology to arrive at a production process that’s significantly faster and more cost effective than other 3D printing technologies. Read the case study

Reinventing with 3D printing. See how the HP Jet Fusion 3D printing solution unlocks the full potential on 3D printing.

Welcome to a new era of 3D printing. Read how HP Jet Fusion 3D Printing is creating a world where you can think and create without limits; and propel your business forward by unlocking the full potential of 3D printing.

HP transforming manufacturing with breakthrough 3D printing technology. Our white paper uncovers one the 4th Industrial Revolution's most disruptive technologies. Reinvent your business with Multi Jet Fusion Technology. HP is ushering in a new era for manufacturing with Multi Jet Fusion technology. In this white paper, see how innovations such as high-speed synchronous architecture – that builds parts layer-by-layer – and HP’s Multi Jet Fusion Open Platform are poised to redefine 3D printing.

3D printing and the future of manufacturing. Reinvent how you prototype and produce functional parts with superior, consistent part quality; breakthrough productivity; and lowest cost per part.

HP is ushering in a new era for manufacturing with Multi Jet Fusion technology. In this white paper, see how innovations such as high-speed synchronous architecture – that builds parts layer-by-layer – and HP’s Multi Jet Fusion Open Platform are poised to redefine 3D printing. Download the white paper

Read how HP puts HP Multi Jet Fusion Technology into practice to reinvent their own business. HP knows a powerful technology when it sees one. In this case study, read how HP engineers used the HP Jet Fusion 3D printing solution to cut the cost of producing parts for its own large-format printers while accelerating production and improving part quality.

Read how HP puts HP Multi Jet Fusion Technology into practice to reinvent their own business. HP knows a powerful technology when it sees one. In this case study, read how HP engineers used the HP Jet Fusion 3D printing solution to cut the cost of producing parts for its own large-format printers while accelerating production and improving part quality.

HP builds large-format inkjet printers for corporate clients, print service providers and others with high print volumes. Purchasing a printer in this category is an important decision. HP’s latex technology offers excellent quality and reliability and, with the right print volume, outstanding economics. The engineers who build HP’s 2D printers began thinking about how they could use 3D printing to help reduce costs and innovate more quickly.