HP Digital Manufacturing Network
A global, vetted platform connecting customers with certified production partners for on-demand, industrial-scale 3D printing using HP Multi Jet Fusion and Metal Jet technologies.
- CEO / Founder
- Enrique Lores
- Team Size
- 5001-10000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- 0
- Latest Round
- IPO
- Key Investors
- Public shareholders
Technology & Products
Key Products
HP Digital Manufacturing Network Directory; HP Digital Manufacturing Partner (DMP) Certification Program; HP 3D Center software platform
Technological Advantage
The platform's moat is HP's proprietary Multi Jet Fusion and Metal Jet technology stack, combined with a rigorous partner qualification process that creates switching costs and ensures quality consistency. This is defensible through HP's brand, technology IP, and the network effect of aggregating leading service bureaus.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces time-to-market and supply chain risk by providing access to a pre-qualified global network of AM service bureaus, ensuring consistent part quality, manufacturing process control, and local production capacity.
How They Differentiate
Unlike generic manufacturing marketplaces, the HP DMN is vertically integrated around HP's specific AM technologies (MJF/Metal Jet), with partners rigorously vetted for production-scale capabilities and quality management, ensuring part consistency and process reliability that generic platforms cannot guarantee.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Enterprises seeking scalable, qualified additive manufacturing production for end-use parts.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Automotive; Medical; Consumer Goods; Industrial Machinery
Competitors
Xometry; Hubs; Jellypipe; Sculpteo (part of BASF)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Network expanded to more than 60 members worldwide; launched a more selective 'Digital Manufacturing Partner' tier.
Major Milestones
Launched in May 2019 alongside the Jet Fusion 5200 Series; Expanded to over 60 global production partners; Introduced the HP Digital Manufacturing Partner (DMP) invitation-only certification tier
Notable Customers
Avular (via Materialise); Ropes Edge (via GoProto); L'Oréal