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EOS and Additive Minds successfully replaced super duplex steel valves with 3D printed polymer parts for oil and gas.
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EOS and Additive Minds successfully replaced super duplex steel valves with 3D printed polymer parts for oil and gas.

EOS GmbH
EOS GmbH

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Originally reported by VoxelMatters

EOS and Additive Minds successfully replaced super duplex steel valves with 3D printed polymer parts for oil and gas. Using EOS PA 2200 and vaporfusing, they slashed lead times from 52 weeks to one and cut costs by 30%. The design handles up to 450 psi and meets API 598 standards. This proves high-performance polymers can replace expensive alloys, enabling a systemic shift toward on-demand digital inventory. 🚀 #AdditiveManufacturing #OilAndGas #3DPrinting #Energy #EOS

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