HP Webinar Explores Where Industrial Filament 3D Printing Fits in Production

HP is pushing industrial filament 3D printing into the production spotlight with a new webinar on March 31, 2026. The session, titled "High-Temperature Industrial Filament 3D Printing: An Inside Look at HP AM's New Production-Ready Solution," will give attendees a first look at HP's latest high-temperature filament platform built specifically for manufacturing environments.

Production-Ready Filament

The webinar comes as HP positions its filament systems not as a replacement for powder-based additive manufacturing, but as a complementary technology for specific production scenarios. The focus is on practical applications where filament printing makes sense: high-temperature engineering polymers, functional prototypes, tooling, jigs and fixtures, and smaller batch production.

"The more important question is not whether filament can reach production, but where it makes sense to use it," noted 3DPrint.com's coverage of the announcement.

What the System Offers

HP's new platform emphasizes:

• Consistent part quality - Addressing one of filament's historical weaknesses in industrial settings
• Process repeatability - Critical for production environments where every part must match the last
• Traceability - Meeting regulatory requirements in industries like aerospace and medical
• Certified materials - With an open materials approach giving manufacturers flexibility
• High-temperature capability - Enabling engineering-grade polymers for demanding applications

When Filament Makes Sense

The webinar reflects a broader shift in how manufacturers view additive technologies. Rather than choosing one process over another, many are adopting a mixed approach:

• Lower upfront costs than powder-based systems
• More material options with open material platforms
• Easier setup in smaller environments
• Distributed manufacturing potential - affordable systems can be placed closer to where parts are needed

At the same time, HP acknowledges the limits: for high-volume production or parts requiring tight tolerances across large quantities, other additive technologies may still be necessary.

The Bigger Picture

This announcement represents HP's continued investment in industrial additive manufacturing beyond their established Multi Jet Fusion systems. By expanding into high-temperature filament, HP is targeting manufacturers who want the benefits of additive manufacturing but need the flexibility and lower barrier to entry that filament provides.

The webinar will be led by Guillermo Fabregat, HP Industrial Filament Product Manager, on March 31, 2026.