One-stop additive manufacturing for maritime & offshore industries
Maritime and offshore industry spare parts will now be delivered more efficiently through new technology . Saving cost and time , the use of additive manufacturing or 3D printing brings a whole new way of ensuring operations keep momentum up and waiting times at a minimum .
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thyssenkrupp and Wilhelmsen have launched a joint venture company , Pelagus 3D , into global maritime and offshore services market . Pelagus 3D envisions to be the largest one-stop , on-demand digital manufacturing partner for the maritime and offshore industries . It uses Additive Manufacturing ( AM ) to deliver maritime spare parts more efficiently in terms of time and cost , allowing customers to ensure their vessels ’ seaworthiness and keep their operations moving on schedule . The company produces AM parts in a wide range of materials , including nickel alloys , titanium , steel , cobalt chrome , copper , refractory metals and aluminium .
Strong industry owners The new company brings with it the storied history and capabilities of its founders . thyssenkrupp contributes its technological expertise in additive manufacturing as well as capabilities from its own Tech Centers in Singapore and Germany to supply 3D metal products for application in shipping and other industries . thyssenkrupp Materials Services , the company ’ s materials distribution and service provider , further adds deep knowledge in the development of digital supply chain solutions and platforms . Wilhelmsen brings its in-depth maritime expertise and direct ongoing experience in understanding the needs of vessel fleet managers , supporting the delivery of a wide
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