Future Form Launches 3D Printing Service With HP Multi Jet Fusion — Targets Data Centre and Aerospace

HP Multi Jet Fusion Expands Into Service Bureau Market

Future Form, an advanced manufacturing firm, has added 3D printing to its service offering through the adoption of HP's Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology. The company plans to serve data centre, medical, defence, nuclear, and aerospace industries.

According to Future Form, the company chose MJF for its ability to meet the needs of a broad range of applications and industries. The technology will be used for functional prototyping and final part production.

We specialize in plastic additive manufacturing, focusing on where it delivers the greatest value, said Ben Thomas, CEO of Future Form. Using advanced Multi-Jet Fusion technology, we produce high-quality, functional parts with excellent surface finish, fast turnaround and cost efficiency without the tooling expense or long lead times of injection moulding.

Supply Chain Issues Driving Adoption

The company reported experiencing continuing supply chain issues as a driver for adding in-house additive manufacturing capabilities. By integrating 3D printing, Future Form expects to leverage digital inventory capabilities and enable more complex geometriesincluding internal cooling channelswhile producing significantly less scrap waste than subtractive processes.

The adoption of MJF also positions Future Form to serve the emerging data centre construction market, where 3D printing is being used for modular construction, liquid-to-chip cooling components, and high-temperature alloy components for gas turbines.

By adding these services, were ensuring we can deliver high-quality parts to our customers when they need them without costly transportation fees or exorbitant mark-ups, Thomas added.