HP Additive Manufacturing unveiled the HP IF 600HT industrial 3D printer at Formnext 2025, marking the company’s entry into filament-based additive manufacturing. The high-temperature system is scheduled for release in the first half of 2026, with a larger model, the HP IF 1000 XL, planned for the second half of 2026. The modular system features swappable extruders designed for different temperature capabilities and targets applications using engineered and high-temperature polymers.
The new filament platform complements HP’s existing Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology by enabling work with high-temperature materials that MJF cannot currently process. HP positions the system for metal replacement applications in aerospace, energy, medical, rail, and automotive sectors. The printer operates on an open materials platform and includes an MMS cabinet for filament storage and drying.
HP announced expanded partnerships to develop new materials for its Metal Jet binder jetting platform. Working with Continuum Powders and Spanish research institute TECNALIA, the company is developing OptiPowder M247LC, a low-carbon nickel superalloy for high-temperature and corrosive environments targeting aerospace and energy applications. The companies previously qualified OptiPowder Ni718, which delivers sintered parts with over 98% density and stable hardness of 74-79 HR15N.
The company confirmed general availability of HP 3D HR PA 11 Gen2 for MJF systems, reporting up to 80% powder reusability and up to 40% lower variable part costs compared to previous materials. HP also introduced the Additive Manufacturing Network (AMN), a program designed to connect global parts demand with qualified service providers through performance-based incentives. The company stated it targets a 20% reduction in cost per part across its additive manufacturing portfolio by 2026 through material innovations and workflow optimization.