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Wipro3D assists the space, aerospace and Defence with
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mission critical service ready components, that are proven out
including components that are in space
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focus. make a big difference. Another aspect is executive
sponsorship. If this is not on the board’s agenda,
3D Printed Parts That Really Add Value there is pretty good chance it’s going to be limited
An appropriate selection of components and AM to prototyping. Moreover, you need high resilience.
technology to address specific business case is When it comes to enterprise adaption, certainly
important for a sustainable AM program within an return on Capital Employed, Utilization, Service
enterprise. Wipro3D has a structured and systematic life, comparison to conventionally manufactured
consulting framework that helps customers design an components in terms of mechanical properties are
entire roadmap. top of the mind considerations. As in any case, early
For a “successful” use case, the AM intervention adopters face a steep learning curve, but one which is
to come in handy, as the technology matures and use
needs either improve functional performance, improve cases grow. Start now, with a strong business outcome
manufacturing efficacy, reduce time to market or objective, ideally working with a strategic solutions
address supply chain issues. partner.
Wipro3D assists the space, aerospace and Defence Wipro 3D – journey till date
with mission critical service ready components, that
are proven out including components that are in space. 2012-2013: Build Technology
We also offer industry For Healthcare too we offer In-house/access to multiple build technologies:
optimized components that result in improve system Selective Laser Melting, future planned Electron
design as well as performance. The Automotive Beam Melting, Metal Deposition machines with
industry is under constant pressure to release new multiple build volumes, speeds and applications.
products and Wipro 3D is helping compress their time
to market with high fidelity prototypes for automobile 2013-2014: Design for AM
and two-wheeler manufacturers in various subsystems. Build strategy and planning, design optimization,
The Injection Moulding industry has benefitted from build orientation, parameter optimization, post
the freedom of design and manufacture afforded by processing complexity, volume considerations,
AM with the freedom of design that AM offers. functional performance and opportunity for value
3D Printing Becoming Strong In The Future creation.
2014-2015: Post Processing
As you know, Aerospace, Space, Defence and
Healthcare are at the forefront of AM adoption In-house and partner ecosystem for various post
We feel major growth in usage of AM will also processing techniques including Thermal Treatments
come from Automotive, Oil & Gas, and Industrial and Finishing, Machining, Surface treatment and
sectors employing different variants of metal AM finishing.
technologies. 2015-2018
Roadblocks When Switching To 3D Printing Engineering Design Competence: Deep understanding
It is critical to find the right applications within the of the industry, components, design capability and
enterprise and identify the right type of additive component awareness
manufacturing technology to create proper use and Research: Custom parameter development, custom
business cases. Enterprises need to work with the metal powder development, adapting new alloys to
right Additive Manufacturing solution provider, which AM, post processing.
whom the enterprise can co-create and execute a
long term adaption roadmap A systematic adaption Test/Validation: Part Prove outs, design of experiments
roadmap is key. A good AM solution provider can working with prestigious academia, and work with
clients to run performance tests.