HP’s Vision: Additive Manufacturing is the Future of Industrial Production
The manufacturing landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. The demand for agility and localized production models marks a significant departure from traditional industrial paradigms. Additive manufacturing, once a niche technology, now stands at the forefront of this shift, poised to redefine how goods are designed, produced, and delivered.
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Quick Summary
- Cost Reduction: HP aims to lower additive manufacturing costs by up to 20% per part through innovations and digital initiatives.
- Material Innovation: Introduction of sustainable materials like HP 3D HR PA 11 Gen2 and flame-retardant HP 3D HR PA 12 FR, offering improved reusability and reduced carbon footprints.
- Ecosystem Expansion: Strengthening partnerships (e.g., Würth Additive Group, GKN Powder Metallurgy, Siemens, Volkswagen) and the new Additive Manufacturing Network (AMN) program.
- New Products: Launch of HP Industrial Filament 3D Printers (HP IF 600HT and HP IF 1000 XL) in 2026, expanding into the high-performance filament market.
- Global Hub: Opening of a 14,000 m² Center of Excellence in Barcelona, supporting both polymer and Metal Jet technologies with a focus on sustainability.
- Key Applications: Significant impact seen in automotive (Blazin Rodz), industrial components (Eaton), and healthcare (VA Puget Sound).
Pioneering the Future of Production
HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions (HP AM) is actively driving the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) across various industries. The company’s goal is to simplify industrial complexity and unlock creativity, empowering engineers, designers, and developers with the tools to innovate and produce more effectively worldwide. This strategic vision is detailed on the HP 3D printing solutions page.
Over the past decade, HP AM has steadily reduced the cost per part within its industrial Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) portfolio. This continuous improvement is central to HP’s strategy to make additive manufacturing more cost-effective, scalable, and accessible, particularly through new material innovations. HP AM aims to cut the cost per part by up to 20% through a combination of new innovations and digital manufacturing initiatives. This focus on productivity and efficiency aligns with HP’s broader commitment to transforming the future of work.
Material Innovations and Ecosystem Expansion
Significant advancements, including the development of new materials and optimized print recipes, are further boosting HP’s productivity. For instance, HP 3D HR PA 11 Gen2, a sustainable high-performance polymer designed for the MJF platform, is now widely available. This material boasts up to 80% powder reusability and up to 40% lower variable part costs. Furthermore, HP 3D HR PA 11 Gen2 achieves the lowest carbon footprint among all MJF materials, reducing the total cost of ownership (TCO) for high-volume production.
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New materials like the halogen-free, flame-retardant 3D printing material, developed in collaboration with Evonik, mark significant advancements.
In another key development, HP announced the general availability of a halogen-free, flame-retardant 3D printing material, HP 3D High Reusability (HR) PA 12 FR, developed in collaboration with Evonik. This material offers 60% reusability, meets the UL94 V0 standard at 2.5 mm thickness, and results in a 20% TCO reduction and a 10% decrease in carbon emissions. HP 3D HR PA 12 FR is accessible through Endeavor3D.
The new HP Additive Manufacturing Network (AMN) program is designed to accelerate growth and business potential for parts providers globally. Additionally, HP AM strengthens its Metal Jet ecosystem through new material qualifications and industrial collaborations. Continuum Powders and INDO-MIM Inc. have qualified OptiPowder Ni718 for use on the HP Metal Jet S100, which achieves sintered components with over 98% density, consistent hardness (74-79 HR15N), and precise carbon control. OptiPowder Ni718 is suitable for aerospace, defense, and energy applications.
HP AM Solutions also collaborates with Continuum Powders and TECNALIA to advance the development of OptiPowder M247LC, a low-carbon, nickel-based superalloy engineered for high-temperature applications requiring both strength and corrosion resistance. This material is ideal for the aerospace and energy sectors. Furthermore, HP AM partners with GKN Powder Metallurgy’s Additive Manufacturing Team to expand access to copper applications, enabling the production of advanced components for cloud computing, electrification, and thermal management.
Expanding the Industrial Additive Manufacturing Portfolio
HP AM is strategically expanding its industrial manufacturing portfolio to address new applications across new market segments. This expansion brings HP’s renowned reliability and application expertise to the high-performance filament market. Customers across diverse industries such as aerospace, oil and gas, medical, automotive, railway, and education can confidently produce high-quality, production-ready applications.
The new portfolio enhances HP’s ability to meet diverse industrial demands, ranging from technical and high-temperature materials to precision components and large-format production parts. HP Industrial Filament 3D Printer Solutions enable manufacturers to reduce their cost per part and expedite time-to-market. These solutions operate on an open material platform and receive support from HP’s global service network.
The first printer in this series, the HP Industrial Filament 3D Printer 600 High Temperature (HP IF 600HT), a modular system for printing high-temperature and technical filaments, is scheduled for availability in the first half of 2026. A second system, the HP Industrial Filament 3D Printer (HP IF 1000 XL), targeting the production of large quality parts, will launch in the second half of 2026.
Transforming Supply Chains and Manufacturing
HP AM and the Würth Additive Group have partnered to integrate HP’s scalable, quality-assured manufacturing with Würth’s Digital Inventory Services (DIS) and global logistics network. This collaboration allows manufacturers to transition from physical inventories to on-demand spare parts management globally, a strategy that underscores the importance of localized production structures.
The automotive industry is also seeing significant impact. Blazin Rodz and HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions are transforming automotive manufacturing by incorporating over 75 HP MJF-printed parts into a single vehicle. The MJF technology facilitates faster, smarter, and more personalized production in the automotive sector. The vehicle developed by Blazin Rodz and HP even earned the "Best Engineered Vehicle of the Year" award at SEMA 2024. For instance, Eaton successfully introduced a Circuit Protector Lock-On Device utilizing HP MultiJet Fusion technology and Nylon PA12 material, producing 300 units in less than two weeks and avoiding the high costs associated with traditional manufacturing.
AI-driven solutions are also emerging, with HP offering an AI-powered text-to-3D solution that converts text prompts into detailed, 3D-printable files. In the healthcare sector, VA Puget Sound collaborated with HP Inc., Red Duke Strategies, and Radii Devices to revolutionize prosthetic care for veterans through 3D printing.
A Hub for Innovation: Barcelona’s Center of Excellence
HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions has opened a new 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Barcelona, Spain. This impressive 14,000 square meter center houses approximately one hundred additive manufacturing machines. The Barcelona center supports both HP’s established polymer AM Multi Jet Fusion business and the development of its new Metal Jet technology.
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The HP Barcelona Center of Excellence, a 14,000 square meter facility, showcases HP’s commitment to sustainable, advanced manufacturing solutions.
Furthermore, the center generates over 110 kW of photovoltaic power and employs rainwater harvesting systems, aligning with HP’s long-term goal to use 100% renewable energy in its global operations, targeting 60% by 2025.
HP Metal Jet systems operate with "off-the-shelf" metal powders used for metal injection molding (MIM), which are more cost-effective than existing metal AM powders. The Metal Jet system itself will be available for under $400,000. Initial materials for the Metal Jet system include 17-4PH and 316L stainless steels. HP collaborates with GKN Powder Metallurgy, Siemens, BASF, and Volkswagen to advance the development and application of AM technologies. GKN Powder Metallurgy already supplies industrial-grade AM parts using the HP Metal Jet. Volkswagen acknowledges the significant potential of digital manufacturing technologies to accelerate innovation cycles and improve manufacturing efficiency.
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Volkswagen, a key partner, recognizes the substantial potential of digital manufacturing for accelerating innovation and improving efficiency.
HP and Siemens are expanding their strategic alliance to support customers in transforming their businesses with industrial additive manufacturing. The enhanced solution integrates HP’s Jet Fusion 5200 Series 3D printing solutions with Siemens’ Digital Enterprise offerings. This collaboration encompasses product lifecycle management (PLM), AM factory optimization, industrial 3D printing and data intelligence, manufacturing execution, and performance analysis. The integration of hardware, software, data intelligence, and services streamlines the entire manufacturing process.
Components of this solution include Siemens NX CAD/CAE, NX AM for HP Multi Jet Fusion software module, Teamcenter for PLM, Tecnomatix Plant Simulation, Simatic IT for manufacturing execution, and MindSphere for performance analysis and Industrial IoT. This collaboration also links with the new Siemens Polymer Competency Center.
Conclusion
HP’s strategy for industrial 3D printing solutions, revealed at events like Formnext 2025, underscores a deep commitment to accelerating the industrial adoption of additive manufacturing.
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Vice President and General Manager, HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions
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Alex Moñino, Vice President and General Manager, emphasizes HP’s commitment to agile, on-demand production through end-to-end additive manufacturing solutions.
HP’s Multi Jet Fusion technology prioritizes speed, quality, and consistency. The company’s strength lies in its seamless integration with design tools, a global support ecosystem, and its capability to assist customers beyond mere part printing. Through advanced material science, digital workflows, and production-ready repeatability, HP AM continues to redefine what is possible in manufacturing, treating agility as a foundational "competitive mandate."