Wärtsilä Creates the World’s First 3D Printed CE-Certified Lifting Tool

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FRANKFURT, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Markforged, the leading provider of metal and carbon fiber 3D printers, today announced Wärtsilä — a leading technology group servicing the marine and energy markets — has achieved a breakthrough with the development of a 3D printed composite lifting tool for its engines by using Markforged additive manufacturing technology. It offers a lower cost than conventional one-off tools made for production purposes, and is significantly lighter and considerably more compact, making it easy to transport to commercial ships to service engines. By combining the exceptional mechanical properties and lightness of Markforged’s carbon fiber reinforced filament, together with the innovative 3D printing design concept developed by Wärtsilä, the lifting tool is able to handle more than five times its working load. Engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals all over the world rely on Markforged metal and composite printers for tooling, fixtures, functional prototyping, and high-value end-use production. By emphasising sustainable innovation, total efficiency and data analytics, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers.

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