HMM conducts a pilot demonstration of an onboard 3D printing system on its 9,000 TEU containership ‘HMM GREEN’.
Through this initiative, HMM aims to assess the seamless operation of the system in actual sailing conditions and evaluate its feasibility for procuring maintenance parts on vessels.
The installed ‘3D Printing Digital Workshop’ uses metal powder to produce stainless steel components, ensuring sufficient durability.
The system has the potential to reduce the lead times...