Wipro, IISc Together Developed India's First Metal 3D Printing Machine

Wipro 3d and IISc’s combine take on developing industry-grade metal 3d printing machine with additive manufacturing technology. Some prime features of this machine are

• It offers higher build rates
• It has better thermal management capacity
• It offers a higher part density and superior mechanical properties

It will work on selective electron beam melting technology which is likely to support sectors such as aerospace, defense, oil, gas, etc. It is assumed that medical science will also be benefitted by its application.

The VP and Business Head of Wipro 3d Mr. Ajay Parikh quotes that “the main interest behind  developing this technology is to provide special applications to customers and moving forward to indigenize the technology for the country by commercializing the product in upcoming 6-12 months.”

The company finished the prototype in the duration of 20 months but however once the benchmarking is completed it will take around 4-6 months to put together a single printer. The price of the machine is not finalized yet but it is estimated to be around 1-1.5 million according to European market rates.

3D printing market in the world is reaching to a new pinnacle day by day and India is playing a crucial role in adding this kind of miraculous product to the Indian market.

Wipro 3D came into picture 5 years ago but now they are offering a tip-toe service to their clients in additive manufacturing with not only consulting and research but to guide them in the selection of materials, optimization, testing and finally manufacturing.

The Director of IISc Mr. Anurag Kumar has added that “he was happy to be a part of its collaboration with Wipro 3D in the culmination of this marvelous product”.

The 3D printing market tends to increase its reach in India by global influence and creating a market worth of $30 Bn worldwide.