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