SOLIZE Corporation and HP Inc. continuing their long-standing partnership to advance digital manufacturing; by designing and manufacture 3D-printed replacement parts for NISMO enthusiasts.
After working with Nissan to identify ideal parts for 3D production, SOLIZE then partnered with HP to optimize high-quality commercial parts and take advantage of the advanced capabilities provided by HP’s Multi Jet Fusion platform for production. The first part identified for restoration using 3D printing is a plastic part of the harness protector for the R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R. The part is produced using HP High Reusability PA 11 which provides high mechanical properties and design flexibility.
Yasutoshi Kudo, President & CEO, SOLIZE Corporation, said: “SOLIZE has more than 30 years of experience and has honed its technology since it first deployed 3D printers in Japan. We have jointly developed 3D printing technology with Nissan for commercial parts that have been discontinued and take charge of manufacturing the parts. With HP’s market-leading 3D printing technology, we can support industries including automotive with sustainable production that delivers fast, high-quality and cost-effective results.”
To facilitate repairs and parts replacement, automobile manufacturers are required to provide replacement parts for their products over an extended period. Producing or storing parts for vehicles that have been discontinued, upgraded, or overhauled can be challenging and expensive as manufacturers must retain molds and manage inventory storage and logistics.
Digital manufacturing and 3D printing enable flexible design and just-in-time 3D production for a virtual inventory that meets the demand for complex parts while reducing costs. In addition, sustainable on-demand 3D production contributes to the reduction of industrial waste and carbon dioxide emissions throughout the product life cycle.
Jon Wayne, Head of Global Commercial Business for 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing, HP Inc. said: “We are seeing leaders of the industry like Nissan recognize the massive cost implications of storage, molds and logistics for replacement parts and how industrial 3D printing can help. Digital manufacturing is a viable, long-term solution for accelerating production, transforming supply chains and activating industries such as automotive. Together with SOLIZE we are focused on helping businesses transform their manufacturing with sustainable, digital production.”
