Wilhelmsen
Pioneering on-demand 3D printing of maritime spare parts through its joint venture, Pelagus 3D, to create a digital supply chain and reduce lead times, costs, and environmental impact.
- CEO / Founder
- Thomas Wilhelmsen
- Team Size
- 10000+
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Strategic Investment - Undisclosed - May 2024
- Key Investors
- thyssenkrupp; Wilhelmsen; Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA); NAMIC
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Pelagus 3D platform for on-demand spare part fulfillment","Digital inventory services","Polymer and metal 3D printed parts"]
Technological Advantage
A decentralized manufacturing network that digitizes the traditional spare parts supply chain, reducing dependency on physical inventory and complex logistics, leading to significantly faster and more cost-effective procurement.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times, lowers costs, and decreases the environmental footprint of the spare parts supply chain by providing a decentralized, on-demand manufacturing solution.
How They Differentiate
Its primary differentiator is the integration of 3D printing with its unparalleled global maritime logistics network, providing a seamless 'last-mile' delivery service directly to vessels that is difficult for pure-tech companies to replicate.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Shipping companies, vessel operators, and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the maritime and offshore industries.
Industry Verticals
["Maritime","Shipping","Offshore"]
Competitors
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) using traditional supply chains; AML3D (specialized in large-format metal 3D printing for maritime); General industrial 3D printing service bureaus
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Growing digital inventory of qualified parts on the Pelagus 3D platform and expanding partnerships with major OEMs.
Major Milestones
["Launched Early Adopter Program for 3D printed parts (2019)","Delivered world's first CE-Certified 3D printed lifting tool to a vessel (for Wärtsilä)","Formed Pelagus 3D, a joint venture with thyssenkrupp (2023)","Successfully demonstrated drone delivery of spare parts to vessels","Completed first commercial deliveries of parts like scupper plugs and cooling water pipe connectors."]
Notable Customers
Berge Bulk; Carnival Maritime; Thome Group; Wärtsilä; Kawasaki Heavy Industries; MMA Offshore