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HP expands 3D printing footprint with key collaborations, new applications
By Nishant Arora
Barcelona, May 22 (IANS) As 3D printing appears set to transform the manufacturing sector globally, global printing and PC major HP on Tuesday announced that three big digital manufacturing players have deployed its Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing solutions.
Manufacturing today is a $12 trillion market globally which 3D printing — or Additive Manufacturing (AM) — is set to disrupt in years to come.
“The digital transformation of the manufacturing industry is changing the game for the world’s designers, product developers, manufacturing and supply chain professionals, creating massive opportunity for the 3D printing ecosystem,” said Ramon Pastor, General Manager of Multi Jet Fusion, HP Inc.
US-based Protolabs and Belgium-based Materialise and ZiggZagg have embraced HP’s MJF 3D printing solutions for digital manufacturing.
“In collaboration with our customers, we are proud to reinvent the way the world designs and manufacturers and to drive innovative new applications made possible with HP Multi Jet Fusion,” Pastor told reporters during the “HP Innovation Summit” here.
HP also announced collaboration with Spain-based International Additive Manufacturing (IAM) 3D Hub and highlighted numerous Next-Gen applications of 3D printing in action.
These include new lighter-weight helmets for the Pontifical Swiss Guards, custom merchandising for PepsiCo, airflow manifolds for high-performance auto racing, industrial machinery used in the construction of skyscrapers and orthosis devices improving the quality of life for patients, among others.
Protolabs is upgrading its seven HP Jet Fusion 3D printers in the US and Germany to industrial HP Jet Fusion 4210 3D systems to meet the increasing demand for global 3D production services.
“The demand for 3D-printed production applications continues to grow and HP’s Multi Jet Fusion technology is furthering our ability to deliver our customers industrial-grade parts quickly and cost-effectively,” said Vicki Holt, President and CEO, Protolabs.
Protolabs is using the Multi Jet Fusion technology to provide compelling custom packaging applications for customers including PepsiCo.
Materialise has already deployed eight HP Jet Fusion 4200 3D printers.
Materialise and HP have now entered into an exclusive agreement with Belgium-based RSPrint to scale an end-to-end 3D solution to design and manufacture customised insoles.
ZiggZagg, a leading 3D printing provider in Belgium, has installed six HP Jet Fusion 4210 3D printers to produce parts for their customers across the medical, consumer goods, automotive and industrial markets.
IAM 3D Hub, which brings together private companies, public entities, and R&D organisations, has installed eight HP Jet Fusion 4200 3D printing systems.
IAM 3D Hub is also tapping HP’s industry leadership and technology expertise to expand educational and training opportunities, provide business mentoring and help grow the industry ecosystem.
“The advanced capabilities of Multi Jet Fusion allow organisations to completely rethink their approach to product engineering and design, complex workflows, and advance the future of their manufacturing processes,” said Aintzane Arbide, General Secretary, IAM 3D Hub.
Expanding its 3D printing portfolio, HP Inc recently introduced the industry’s first 3D printing technology to enable manufacturers to produce engineering-grade, functional parts in full colour, black or white.
(Nishant Arora is in Barcelona on an invitation from HP. He can be contacted at [email protected])
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.