HMM has initiated a pilot demonstration of an onboard 3D printing system aboard its 9,000 TEU container ship HMM GREEN.
The goal of this project is to evaluate the system’s functionality under actual sailing conditions and assess its potential for producing maintenance parts on board.
The ‘3D Printing Digital Workshop’ installed on the vessel utilizes metal powder to create durable stainless steel components. If successful, the system could significantly reduce lead times for essential parts,...
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