At last week’s Formnext, HP showcased new materials, tools, innovations and expanded software capabilities to accelerate the implementation and scaling of 3D printing from polymer and metal powders. HP also emphasized cooperation with leading partners and customers, including BMW, Decathlon, and INDO-MIM.
HP is committed to sustainability in the 3D printing industry, building on three pillars presented at Formnext: reducing carbon footprint, enabling circularity, and sharing knowledge for more impactful results. One example is HP’s long-term cooperation with the BMW Group, which aims to develop sustainable design, production and process automation using various HP 3D printing solutions.
The adoption of HP Multi Jet Fusion technology at the BMW Group has led to an accelerated design process, reduced lead times and a flexible, cost-effective approach to manufacturing. To achieve sustainability goals while reducing costs, the BMW Group uses HP Jet Fusion 3D Automation Accessory. The solution is designed to minimize downtime, reduce labor costs associated with additive manufacturing, and open up new possibilities in mass production.
HP works with materials partners to develop more sustainable and highly reusable solutions. Together with Arkema, it is developing bio-based materials made from renewable castor oil and using biomethane to further reduce its carbon footprint. In turn, together with Evonik, PA12 material with high reusability was developed. Produced using renewable energy during production, this material can help reduce the carbon footprint of commonly used PA12 material by 49% without changing its properties.
HP also introduced new polymer solutions, advanced automation capabilities, integrated software options and metal 3D printing developments, including:
Source: HP press materials