Why HP AM Is Making Local Manufacturing a Strategic Priority

The manufacturing industry has changed its rules: it’s not a question of relocating production and finding the cheapest possible labor anymore, but rather of finding a faster and more agile local model. In recent years, due to the pandemic and the geopolitical context, we have seen how necessary it is to create a more responsive and adaptable workflow. This is where additive manufacturing becomes a key tool: it speeds up development cycles and time to market without compromising product performance and quality. HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions (HP AM) has been championing this approach, proving that AM can deliver speed and reliability at scale.

While its Multi Jet Fusion technology continues to prove itself, HP AM has officially entered the filament market with a high-temperature industrial machine that meets demanding requirements. At Formnext 2025, HP AM unveiled this solution, along with new materials and partnerships that reinforce the idea of local manufacturing sovereignty. The goal is clear: make AM accessible across industries and empower engineers and creators to design better, wherever they are.

3D printed piece with the HP 3D HR PA 11 Gen2 material

Accelerating the Adoption of Additive Manufacturing through Materials

To achieve this, HP AM is focused on reducing the total cost of ownership. The company is currently lowering the cost per part by up to 20%, especially through advanced materials development. The HP 3D HR PA 11 Gen2 material is now available, offering up to 80% powder reusability and up to 40% reduction in variable part costs. This material achieves the lowest carbon footprint of any MJF material to date and reduces the total cost of ownership for high-volume production.