Port of Singapore hosted the world’s first CE-Certified 3D printed lifting tool delivery, through the Wilhelmsen thyssenkrupp AM fulfillment platform.
In fact, the Wärtsilä-developed tool, was delivered via the Wilhelmsen thyssenkrupp AM fulfillment platform to a Berge Bulk vessel at anchorage in Singapore, for the first time.
According to Wilhelmsen, the successful nighttime delivery establishes a solid foundation for potential future collaboration between the engine manufacturer and Wilhelmsen.
We are very excited to embarking on this journey with Wärtsilä. This milestone marks the future of supply chain for the maritime industry and our customers, that are now experiencing a solution that is faster, better and greener.
…says Hakon Ellekjaer, Head of Venture, 3D Printing, Wilhelmsen.
As explained, the part’s drone delivery supports the value proposition, reducing the cost of last mile delivery, time, and CO2 emissions.
On-demand manufacturing will be a true game changer for the maritime industry. The 3D printed lifting tool from Wärtsilä is a great showcase of the benefits provided by 3D printing, offering shorter lead times, improved part performance and reduced carbon footprint.
…Sim Teck Siang, Procurement Manager, Berge Bulk, said.
Concluding, companies agreed that the tool process creation is faster, less costly, while clearly reduces the need for stock and allows just-in-time production processes and service support like the one they tested.
