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HP's First of Its Kind Polypropylene Material to Expand 3D Printing Market and Enable New Applications
Expanded alliance with BASF, new digital manufacturing partnership with Oechsler and new HP Metal Jet customers
June 04, 2020
Palo Alto, Calif. – June 4, 2020 - HP today made a set of announcements demonstrating its continued 3D printing and digital manufacturing momentum and industry leadership. Helping expand the overall market and unlock new applications for customers, HP is delivering a first of its kind Polypropylene (PP) material for additive manufacturing. The new HP 3D High Reusability PP, enabled by BASF, is a versatile, durable, and chemically resistant1 material that has been qualified for HP’s production-grade 3D printing systems, and is ideal for customers in the automotive, consumer, industrial, and medical sectors seeking an optimal balance between performance and cost2. HP also unveiled a new partnership with Oechsler, the global design and manufacturing player, to develop applications for both the new PP and HP’s broader materials portfolio, as well as new customer Cobra Golf for its Metal Jet 3D printing technology.
Read HP & BASF alliance press release
HP Jet Fusion 5200
Fleet of HP Jet Fusion 5200 3D Printers - by Data courtesy of HP
HP Jet Fusion 5200
HP Jet Fusion 5200 3D printing solution - by Data courtesy of HP
Air Duct
Air duct used in automotive, home appliances and industrial air manifolds. Printed with HP 3D High Reusability PP enabled by BASF. - by Data Courtesy of Oechsler
Gas and liquid separator
Gas and liquid separator used in professional white appliances, industrial machinery and institutional/industrial cleaning equipment. Printed with HP 3D High Reusability PP enabled by BASF. - by Data Courtesy of Oechsler
Degas Bottle
Degas bottle used to separate fluid from gas flow in automotive applications. Printed with HP 3D High Reusability PP enabled by BASF. - by Data Courtesy of Extol
Door Defroster Vent
Door defroster vent used in the ventilation system of automobiles. Printed with HP 3D High Reusability PP enabled by BASF. - by Data Courtesy of HP
Door Defroster Vent
Door defroster vent used in the ventilation system of automobiles. Printed with HP 3D High Reusability PP enabled by BASF. - by Data Courtesy of HP
Door Defroster Vent
Door defroster vent used in the ventilation system of automobiles. Printed with HP 3D High Reusability PP enabled by BASF. - by Data Courtesy of HP
Door Defroster Vent
Door defroster vent used in the ventilation system of automobiles. Printed with HP 3D High Reusability PP enabled by BASF. - by Data Courtesy of HP
Car Gear Selector
Prototype automotive gear shift knob. Printed with HP 3D High Reusability PP enabled by BASF. - by Data Courtesy of HP
Customized Car Speaker Cover
Prototype of custom car speaker cover printed with HP 3D High Reusability PP enabled by BASF. - by Data Courtesy of HP
HP Metal Jet Factory
HP Metal Jet 3D Printing Solution. - by Data courtesy of HP
Lattice Structure part for Cobra Golf
More ball speed, more forgiveness, smarter design – improving golf performance for through HP Metal Jet 3D Printing - by Data courtesy of HP
HP 3D Professional Services
3D application identification, design for additive manufacturing and discovery services now available through HP 3D Professional Services. - by Data Courtesy of HP
HP 3D Professional Services
Design optimization and mass customization for breakthrough applications available through HP 3D Professional Services. - by Data courtesy of HP
HP 3D Professional Services
Manufacturing process streamlining and scalable production capabilities available through HP 3D Professional Services - by Data courtesy of HP
Executive Spokespeople
Ramon Pastor
Interim President, HP 3D Printing & Digital Manufacturing
François Minec
Managing Director, BASF Forward AM
Matthias Weisskopf
Senior Vice President, Global Product & Technology Development, Oechsler
“The response to the COVID-19 crisis is a watershed moment for the industry. HP and its partners have 3D printed more than 2.3 million parts to bridge supply chain gaps, enable local production, and help healthcare professionals on the front lines"
Ramon Pastor, Interim President of 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing, HP Inc
“As we navigate this new landscape, we continue to execute on our strategy and push innovative new 3D printing materials, solutions, and partnerships forward to help our customers re-open manufacturing and deliver disruptive innovation for the world’s industries.”
Ramon Pastor, Interim President of 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing, HP Inc
“The advancement of our long-standing partnership with HP truly demonstrates our shared vision to help transform industries, enable sustainable production, and enable our customers to shape the Additive Manufacturing industrialization”
François Minec, Managing Director, BASF 3D Printing Solutions
“The introduction of PP is another important step as we collaborate on best-in-class materials to transform manufacturing. Our teams have worked closely to develop a high quality, sophisticated PP that fully leverages the advanced capabilities of HP’s Jet Fusion 5200 platform, truly a win-win for innovative companies investing in the shift to digital manufacturing.”
François Minec, Managing Director, BASF 3D Printing Solutions
“We have been truly impressed by the joint effort between Forward AM by BASF and HP to help us accelerate our digital manufacturing initiatives”
Matthias Weißkopf, senior vice president for research and development, Oechsler AG
“The introduction of new materials such as PP enables us to quickly and cost effectively design, iterate and produce innovative new 3D printed parts for customers across industries. We expect a fast ramp up of entirely new applications that leverage the inherent advantages that 3D printing provides for auto makers, home and commercial appliances and the medical industry.”
Matthias Weißkopf, senior vice president for research and development, Oechsler AG
“As we continue driving the mass production of 3D printed parts we believe working with an industry leader like HP will enable our customers to take full advantage of digital manufacturing”
Matthias Weißkopf, senior vice president for research and development, Oechsler AG
“With the advanced capabilities of HP’s production-grade 3D printing systems we can provide unprecedented levels of quality, speed, reliability, and cost savings. The opportunity to collaborate closely on every phase of the product lifecycle and jointly develop breakthrough applications with HP and our customers will transform industries.“
Matthias Weißkopf, senior vice president for research and development, Oechsler AG
“The path to digital manufacturing requires a powerful and far reaching ecosystem of leading innovators and this new alliance with Oechsler is a significant step in the journey.”
Ramon Pastor, Interim President of 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing, HP Inc
Oechsler understands what it takes to deliver value every step of the way, from application design to final parts production to post-processing and automation, and together we will grow and accelerate opportunities for our customers.”
Ramon Pastor, Interim President of 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing, HP Inc
“HP 3D printers enable us to quickly produce prototype designs and turn them into high-volume production for customers. Being able to now produce with polypropylene on the 5210 model will further expand our capabilities and material choices for customers.”
Ken Burns, VP of Sales and Marketing for FORECAST 3D
“Cobra Golf strives to deliver high-performance products that help golfers of all levels play their best and enjoy the game”
Jose Miraflor, Vice President of Marketing, Cobra Golf
“To do that, it’s critical to use the most effective manufacturing processes to design, develop, and achieve optimal results. To continue innovating and transforming the way equipment is manufactured, we are working with HP and Parmatech to take advantage of the benefits of Metal Jet. We are seeing immediate benefits including design freedom, rapid design iteration, and high quality parts that meet our economic demands.”
Jose Miraflor, Vice President of Marketing, Cobra Golf
“HP and Forward AM by BASF share a deep commitment to accelerating the shift to digital manufacturing by delivering innovative, sustainable solutions and materials that open up entirely new opportunities”
Ramon Pastor, Interim President of 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing, HP Inc
“The powerful combination of the world’s leading materials science and most advanced 3D printing capabilities yields superior quality, reliability, workflow, and cost savings for customers. From advanced prototyping to the production of final parts, we are excited about the impact this new PP will have for designers, engineers, and businesses around the world.”
Ramon Pastor, Interim President of 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing, HP Inc
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