HP expands its 3D printing portfolio with new low-priced color printers

HP Inc is expanding its 3D printing portfolio in India with a new series of low-priced 3D printers, nearly a year after making the solution commercially available in the country.

On Thursday, the PC and printing giant is introducing a new Jet Fusion 300/500 series of 3D color printers that will enable small to medium-sized product development teams and design businesses, universities and research institutions to access its Multi Jet Fusion printing technology.

Among the first set of 3D printers being introduced as part of this series is HP Jet Fusion 340/380 targeted at customers who have smaller part-size needs or typically print fewer parts per build along with a slightly bigger HP Jet Fusion 540/580 for customers with larger part-size needs or heavier production demands.

The HP Jet Fusion 540 will be a monochrome variant with a pricing of Rs 1 crore while HP Jet Fusion 580 will be a color variant priced at Rs 1.5 crore. Both the printers are available for order today and will begin shipping from April 2019.

HP Inc said the new series of 3D printers will complement its existing Jet Fusion 4200/4210 3D solutions that were launched in the country last year.

“By expanding our portfolio with the Jet Fusion 300/500 series, we are providing users the ability to prototype and produce new designs and applications on the same platform and stay ahead with a future-ready technology for voxel control beyond color,” said Sumeer Chandra, Managing Director, HP Inc. India.

"HP is committed to transforming Asia’s $6 trillion manufacturing industry, with its diverse collection of global brands and contract manufacturers," said Rob Mesaros, Head, 3D Printing & Digital Manufacturing, HP Asia-Pacific & Japan "We are making the most advanced 3D printing technology accessible to the widest possible audience with the industry’s first low-cost full-color 3D platform that can produce functional parts - no matter your industry or design complexity."