HP launches 3D printing center in China
The facility is HP's largest 3D printing deployment in Asia Pacific.
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.
HP is aiming to democratize additive manufacturing with a fast prototyping system that runs on the same platform and materials as its production-ready 3D printers.
HP has built out an ecosystem and channel for its 3D printing business and is now seeing repeat orders. Next up: A lower cost 3D printing system for mechanical color and metal parts.
A trio of 3D printing manufacturers are making moves that boost adoption for additive manufacturing systems.
The two companies will integrate Siemens NX with HP's 3D printing systems.