Siemens Mobility's rail service center bets on 3D printing
Using Stratasys equipment, Siemens Mobility has been able to cut the manufacturing time for spare parts and reduced inventory.
Using Stratasys equipment, Siemens Mobility has been able to cut the manufacturing time for spare parts and reduced inventory.
HP's 3D printing efforts started with plastics but now are expanding to metals such as stainless steel. The big bet for HP is mass manufacturing.
HP's 3D business has secured multiple partnerships and expanded its ecosystem. Now the goal is to scale the business.
The additive manufacturing player is still looking for a new CEO and maintains its 2018 outlook.
The facility is HP's largest 3D printing deployment in Asia Pacific.
HP's 3D printing success has a long runway (like five to 10 years) so don't expect a lot of financial guidance or even hits about sales for a while.
The big question is whether Stratasys inability to close high-end system deals in the quarter is due to a broader slowdown or competition from rivals.
The moves give Ultimaker more of a foothold in the professional space and advanced prototyping.
NASA's Orion spacecraft has about 100 3D printed parts via Lockheed Martin's additive manufacturing lab and uses next-gen materials from Stratasys.
HP is planning to use its own supply chain as a testbed and case study for scaling 3D printing and additive manufacturing technology.