Ocean Science Technology (OST) is pleased to announce the addition of HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions to our global supplier ecosystem. Their new supplier profile showcases HP’s industrial 3D printing technologies for marine and offshore applications, helping designers, engineers and manufacturers accelerate product development and bring innovative components to production faster.
Building on HP’s extensive printing expertise, HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology enables the production of highly complex, durable parts without many of the constraints associated with traditional manufacturing methods. Its combination of design freedom, production-grade materials and rapid iteration is particularly suited to demanding applications including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), autonomous surface vessels, oceanographic instruments, vessel components and offshore equipment.
Key capabilities and products from HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions include:
- HP Multi Jet Fusion Technology: A multi-agent, multi-pass additive manufacturing process that provides fine detail and optimal mechanical properties while enabling complex geometries that can be difficult or impossible to achieve through conventional CNC machining.
- Isotropic Part Performance: Consistent mechanical properties in all directions support the creation of robust components for demanding marine applications, including pressure-resistant UUV parts.
- Complex & Weight-Optimized Geometries: Greater design freedom enables engineers to develop intricate structures, integrated internal channels and lightweight components that can improve hydrodynamics and system integration.
- Watertight Components: MJF can produce dense, sealed parts with near-zero water absorption, supporting long-term reliability for components exposed to marine and subsea environments.
- HP Jet Fusion 5600 Series: An industrial additive manufacturing platform offering repeatable, high-quality production, fast printing speeds and tight dimensional accuracy, enabling manufacturers to move from prototyping into serial production.
- Parts on Demand: HP’s worldwide network of contract manufacturers allows organizations to submit CAD files for production, supporting both large components and larger runs of smaller parts.
HP’s additive manufacturing technologies are already supporting a range of marine applications. Framework Robotics uses MJF for modular UUV systems, helping address waterproofing, longevity and turnaround challenges, while Seasats manufactures more than 60 production components for its Lightfish autonomous surface vehicle using the technology.
MJF has also been used to produce a lightweight, watertight PA12 manifold for a high-performance racing yacht, designed to withstand sustained pressures of up to 20 bar. By combining rapid iteration with production-grade additive manufacturing, HP enables marine and offshore organizations to shorten development cycles, simplify production and support low-volume or customized components for marine robotics, subsea systems, vessels and offshore infrastructure.
To learn more about HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions and its industrial 3D printing technologies for marine applications, visit their full profile on Ocean Science Technology: https://www.oceansciencetechnology.com/company/hp-additive-manufacturing-solutions/
