Next week at the annual AMUG (Additive Manufacturing User Group) Conference, HP will showcase parts using a new material qualified for its industrial 3D polymers solutions. Developed with Arkema, the new PA 12 S material sets a standard for surface aesthetics while reducing costs for users of HP’s Jet Fusion 5200 Series 3D printing solutions. The reach of this material will soon expand, as it is set to become available for the Jet Fusion 5600 Series later this spring, broadening its application across HP’s suite of polymer 3D printing solutions.

The introduction of PA 12 S, enabled by Arkema, aims to reduce variable costs per part and significantly lower the total cost of ownership. This material, in conjunction with HP Multi Jet Fusion technology, offers an optimized production process that streamlines post-processing steps, saving time and further reducing costs. These advancements enable manufacturers to produce parts more efficiently while maintaining high quality and sustainability standards. The new PA 12 S material has the highest reusability ratio, up to 85%, minimizing waste.

In addition to the new PA 12 S, HP has worked with leading materials companies to co-develop and deliver a variety of polymer materials, including thermoplastics (HP 3D HR PA 11, HP 3D HR PA 12 S enabled by Arkema, HP 3D HR PA 12 W, HP 3D HR PA 12 GB and HP 3D HR PP enabled by BASF), and elastomers (BASF Ultrasint TPU01, ESTANE 3D TPU M95A, ESTANE 3D TPU M88A and HP 3D HR TPA enabled by Evonik). Customers are using these innovative materials along with HP’s expansive offering of professional services, design capabilities, software, hardware, automation, and post processing solutions for more sustainable production across industries including automotive, consumer, healthcare, and industrial.

The newly launched PA 12 S material is being used by customers including Accel Digital Solutions, Decathlon, Erpro Group, and Materialise for aesthetic parts with enhanced surface finishes and lower production costs.

HP booth information at AMUG 2024 in Chicago

HP is excited to return to AMUG in Chicago next week, showcasing the latest advancements in 3D printing. Discover the future of manufacturing at Booth Dia 9, Salon D, and explore applications developing using HP’s expansive industrial portfolio of professional services, solutions, software, and materials.

Engage with HP’s subject matter experts and customers who will share insights across several thought leadership panels, designed to propel your manufacturing processes into the future.

• Monday, March 11, 1:30 pm CST: Dive into HP’s material landscape with Clara Remacha and María Tauler in the Williford B Room.
• Tuesday, March 12, 11:30 am CST: Get to know the AM I Navigator with François Minec as well as representatives from industry leading companies Siemens, EOS, DyeMansion and BASF Forward AM.
• Tuesday, March 12, 4:30 pm CST: Learn about overcoming challenges in additive manufacturing with Liz Stortstrom, Rebecca Dake, and Marc Solà.
• Wednesday, March 13, 1:30 pm CST: Discover the potential of HP Metal Jet with Matthew Smith and Jag Holla from INDO-MIM.
• Thursday, March 14, 1:30 pm CST: Explore the possibilities of mass customization with Akash Valavala and Justin Hopkins.

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