Given this prospect, with the doors of a fourth industrial revolution already upon us, coupled with the constant growth that 3D printing has experienced due to its ability to accelerate designs and improve the development of production processes, it makes it a perfect option to optimize costs and provide true economies of scale.
“We are witnessing entire sectors, from industrial to consumer, healthcare to automotive, seeking to digitally transform their manufacturing processes and supply chains in a world where volatility is the new normal,” said Didier Deltort, president of HP’s Personalization and 3D Printing business. “As the promise of 3D printing takes hold, HP has become a trusted partner in helping accelerate the path to production. The introduction of our new commercial Metal Jet solution, along with innovative collaborations with companies like Schneider Electric, is enabling a model for more sustainable, reliable, and efficient manufacturing.”
This solution was developed at HP's global 3D business headquarters in Sant Cugat del Vallès (Barcelona). This world-class center boasts over 700 engineers and professionals from around the globe working to develop groundbreaking innovations.
In Spain, specifically, the manufacturing industry has grown significantly, demonstrating its importance in the industrial sector by representing 82.3% of the Industrial Sector's revenue in 2019, with over 2 million people employed and a turnover of nearly €600 billion, according to INE data. Linked to the constant advancement of this industry and the digital reinvention of the global metal manufacturing sector, HP's new professional solution, the MetalJet S100, focuses on end-to-end supply chain solutions, both software and hardware, centered on the customer and geared towards design.
Furthermore, it helps customers achieve their business transformation goals through industrial production capabilities, integrated workflow, subscription and service offerings, and an unprecedented level of technical and professional advantages.
“Since announcing our groundbreaking Metal Jet technology in 2018, we’ve been working to develop the industry’s most advanced commercial solution for mass production of 3D metals,” says Ramon Pastor, Global Director of 3D Metals at HP. “3D-printed metal parts are a key driving force of digital transformation, and the new Metal Jet S100 solution provides a cutting-edge metals offering for our customers, from initial design to production, but most importantly, it helps them unlock the unlimited potential of digital manufacturing.”
