At Formnext 2025, HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions presented a range of 3D technology advancements aimed at further integrating industrial additive manufacturing into mainstream production. As the company stated during the event, the goal was to reduce complexity so engineers could focus on creating, not troubleshooting.
The arrival of HP 3D HR PA 11 Gen2, now confirmed for general availability, is the major highlight. HP calls it its “most sustainable MJF material to date,” delivering up to 80% powder reusability and as much as 40% lower variable part costs. The company says these gains reflect its continued effort to push the cost per part down by up to 20% by 2026, supported by new print recipes and optimized workflows.
HP also started the HP Additive Manufacturing Network (AMN) Program, a data-driven framework aiming to connect global part providers. According to HP, the AMN is designed to “reward collaboration and capability, not just capacity” and offer infrastructure for scalable, digital-first production.
Metal Jet technology development was represented by the company’s collaborations with Continuum Powders, INDO-MIM, and TECNALIA, enabling new high-performance metals, such as OptiPowder Ni718, which has demonstrated the impressive >98% density and consistent hardness, and the OptiPowder M247LC superalloy for high-temp applications. HP’s partnership with GKN Powder Metallurgy makes copper components even more accessible, promising efficiency gains “in the millions” for data centers.
When it comes to the polymers, HP launched its new Industrial Filament 3D Printer Solution, led by the high-temperature HP IF 600HT, arriving in 2026. A large-format system, the HP IF 1000 XL, will follow later that year.
