HP
HP provides industrial-grade polymer and metal 3D printing solutions—namely, Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) and Metal Jet technologies—for prototyping, tooling, and mass production.
- CEO / Founder
- Enrique Lores
- Team Size
- 10000+
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $5.25B
- Latest Round
- 2023-12
- Key Investors
- Berkshire Hathaway Inc., The Vanguard Group, Inc., BlackRock Inc., State Street Corporation, Dodge & Cox
Technology & Products
Key Products
Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) and Metal Jet technologies for 3D printing, including advancements in UAV wing components with wall thicknesses as thin as 0.5mm, enabling extreme lightweighting and increased flight range.
Technological Advantage
Offers rapid production cycles, high throughput, and integration with digital manufacturing ecosystems, significantly reducing time-to-market.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness in functional prototyping and final part production at scale, enabling digital manufacturing transformation.
How They Differentiate
HP differentiates itself by leveraging rapid production cycles, superior part quality, and an open ecosystem that promotes materials innovation. Recent advancements in Multi Jet Fusion technology allow for ultra-thin (less than 0.5mm) UAV wing components, enabling extreme lightweighting and increased flight range, setting them apart in both polymer and metal 3D printing.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, product design firms, service bureaus, healthcare providers, automotive companies, and consumer goods manufacturers
Industry Verticals
["Automotive","Industrial","Healthcare","Consumer Goods","Aerospace","Manufacturing Services"]
Competitors
Stratasys; EOS; Carbon; Desktop Metal
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue and earnings are reported quarterly as part of HP Inc.'s overall financial results. Specific metrics for the 3D printing division are disclosed in investor communications.
Major Milestones
["Commercial launch of Multi Jet Fusion technology (circa 2016)","Introduction and commercialization of Metal Jet technology (announced in 2018)","Expansion of material portfolio through strategic partnerships","Establishment of a global digital manufacturing network","Showcased innovations at industry events such as RAPID + TCT and Formnext"]
Notable Customers
Volkswagen; GKN Additive; Ford; BMW; Decathlon; Various medical device manufacturers