HP Introduces First of Its Kind Polypropylene Material to Expand 3D Printing Market and Enable New Applications

Momentum continues with new PP material for final parts, expanded alliance with BASF, new digital manufacturing partnership with Oechsler, and new Metal Jet milestone

News highlights:                                

• New HP 3D High Reusability Polypropylene (PP) enabled by BASF anchors expanded alliance; HP also collaborating with Extol, GKN Powder Metallurgy/Forecast 3D, Henkel, Oechsler, and Prototal to expand market opportunities
• New industrial partnership with Oechsler to drive personalization and reduction of complexity for automotive and other industries
• New HP Metal Jet customer Cobra Golf using industry’s most advanced metals 3D printing platform for product innovation and parts production

PALO ALTO, Calif., June 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HP today made a set of announcements demonstrating its continued 3D printing and digital manufacturing momentum and industry leadership.  Helping expand the overall market and unlock new applications for customers, HP is delivering a first of its kind Polypropylene (PP) material for additive manufacturing. The new HP 3D High Reusability PP, enabled by BASF, is a versatile, durable, and chemically resistant¹ material that has been qualified for HP’s production-grade 3D printing systems, and is ideal for customers in the automotive, consumer, industrial, and medical sectors seeking an optimal balance between performance and cost². HP also unveiled a new partnership with Oechsler, the global design and manufacturing player, to develop applications for both the new PP and HP’s broader materials portfolio, as well as new customer Cobra Golf for its Metal Jet 3D printing technology.

“The response to the COVID-19 crisis is a watershed moment for the industry. HP and its partners have 3D printed more than 2.3 million parts to bridge supply chain gaps, enable local production, and help healthcare professionals on the front lines,” said Ramon Pastor, Interim President of 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing, HP Inc. “As we navigate this new landscape, we continue to execute on our strategy and push innovative new 3D printing materials, solutions, and partnerships forward to help our customers re-open manufacturing and deliver disruptive innovation for the world’s industries.”