NAMIC AM Summit Series, 23 January 2017 (Monday)
4:10 pm – 4:30 pm
Highlights of Successfully Integrating 3D Printing Research into Commercial Applications
Matthew Waterhouse, CEO, 3D Matters
3D PRINTING IS NOT “BUSINESS AS USUAL” | New
opportunities to capture new value
What it is NOT What it IS
Using new technology just to print our current products
Using the same materials we have always used
Being limited by traditional production methods
Redesigning our products to improve performance
Choosing new materials to improve performance
Resigning production to maximise new technology
LEADING COMPANIES ALREADY COMMERCIALISING RESEARCH INTO NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICE
Source: Internet research
Source: Wohlers Report 2016
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AM HAS GROWN OVER 6X SINCE PASSING USD1Bn REVENUE IN 2009| Further significant growth expected
Metal printing is showing particular growth
Number of metal machines sold in 2015 was 808 compared to only 202 in 2012
With a commensurate increase in value of metal feedstock rising from US$24m in 2012 to an est. US$88m in 2015
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This is reflected in the number of 3D printed parts being for final parts production growing quickly
Since 2003 percentage of additive printing for end use parts has risen from almost nothing to past 50% in 2015
Source: Wohlers Associates Report 2016
METAL AND END USE PRINTING GROWING ESPECIUALLY FAST| Over 50% printed parts now for end use
FOCUS TODAY IS ON COMMERCIALISING APPLIED RESEARCH| P o t e n t i a l l y generating commercial outcomes
BASIC RESEARCH (TRL 0-3)
TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
(TRL 3-4)
APPLIED RESEARCH
(TRL 5-9)
Investigation to gain knowledge and understanding of a specific subject without regard to practical applications
Development of a commercial application from a basic research discovery
Practical scientific investigation carried out to create commercial products. Typically involving material and performance testing as well as final prototype testing
COMMERCIALIZATION APPROACH| Moving from
identifying parts to part production
Part Selection
• High value
• Long lead time
• High degree of customization
• Obsolete
Design Parameters
• Performance requirements
• Chemical properties
• Surface finish
Laboratory testing
• Coupon design and testing
• Prototype testing
• FEA
Prototype field testing
• First small batch production
• Field testing egdrop testing
Production!
CASE STUDIES FOR COMMERCIALISING APPLIED RESEARCH
Composite material testing for offshore applications
Redesigning industrial equipment to improve
ventilation management
Improve part performance with longer durability
• Design optimisation to improve parts, reduce material
• Taking advantage of new printing technology
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~15-30% material savings
Creating molds and
dies
• Significant advantages for more complex parts
• Tool up new production lines faster
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4-6 weeks faster
production
Small batch
production
• Print times in days not mths
• Cost effective upto 70-100 metal parts
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~10-20% on suitable
parts
Develop new tools
• Design and print new tools in lighter stronger materials
• Customised for new applications
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upto $5k per tool
Retrofit installed
equipment
• Improve performance of installed equipment with optimised parts and new materials
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High % down time
6 AREAS APPLIED 3D PRINTING RESEARCH COULD BE COMMERCIALISED| to capture significant impact
Extend the lifespan of
older equipment
• Reverse engineering and printing of obsolete parts no longer available from OEMs
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OUR SERVICE BUREA U | From idea to finished product
In-house 3D design, modelling and engineering
team with project consultancy by industry and
subject domain experts
State-of-the-art 3D printers and
extensive range of print materials
High precision 3D scanning
CAD and design optimisation
Quality assurance, diagnostics, testing and
certification from international laboratories