[ Additive Manufacturing ] portfolio of maritime products and services for more than half of the global merchant fleet .
[ Additive Manufacturing ] portfolio of maritime products and services for more than half of the global merchant fleet .
Highly secure platform Pelagus 3D hosts a highly secure digital platform that serves as the main connection between customers such as vessel managers and Original Equipment Manufacturers ( OEMs ). As a one-stop platform for maritime and offshore spare parts , Pelagus 3D has access to the different printing technologies used by its network of partners around the world , allowing Pelagus 3D to respond to requests to print any material . Bringing together highly specialised engineering capabilities as well as a strong maritime and offshore network , Pelagus 3D elevates this digital storefront for customers , ensuring that this ecosystem can deliver their needs more cost efficiently and in a timely manner . thyssenkrupp and Wilhelmsen will have equal ownership of Pelagus , with both companies having 50 % stake in the newly formed company . Its Board of Directors consists of industry leaders who bring invaluable skills and experience to aid the company in navigating challenges and opportunities ahead .
Pivotal industry entry The debut of Pelagus 3D will help usher in the acceleration of the adoption of AM technologies , which will guide further growth for the industry .
A stainless steel return oil stand pipe produced using selective laser melting . The benefits of producing this item using on-demand manufacturing are a weight reduction of > 90 %, elimination of the need for a crane during installation , and a production lead time of 14 days .
“ Beyond addressing perennial pain points in the maritime and offshore sectors such as obsolescence and long lead-times for mission-critical parts with on-demand production , Pelagus 3D is well positioned to address similar needs in other industry sectors , improving customer experience with added supply chain
The launch of the Pelagus 3D thysenkrupp - Wilhelmsen joint venture in October .
A nickel alloy pump impeller produced using rapid casting . The benefits of using on-demand manufacturing for this part include improved surface finishing , lead time reduction , and a product lead time of just 14 days .
resilience , lowering material waste and inventory cost , contributing to environmental and sustainability goals ,” added Dr Ho , Chief Executive Officer , National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster ( NAMIC ). The entry of Pelagus 3D also underscores the positive steps the maritime industry has been making towards digital transformation . Singapore , for example , leverages technology to enhance the sector ’ s operations such as establishing a digital clearing process and port systems . “ In the maritime sector , AM can help unlock tremendous efficiency potentials with its fast and low-volume high-value fabrication capability of equipment component parts on-demand . This agility ensures responsive support to meet the needs of ships and ports for urgent and critical spares . MPA welcomes the establishment of Pelagus 3D in Singapore and the business opportunities it will bring along , including new and exciting jobs .”, said Kenneth Lim , Assistant Chief Executive ( Industry & Transformation ), Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore .
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