Wipro 3D, Nikon SLM Solutions to boost additive manufacturing in India

3D printing company Wipro 3D, a fully owned subsidiary of Indian IT services firm Wipro, and Nikon SLM Solutions have announced a partnership aimed at accelerating the adoption of Additive Manufacturing (AM) in India. This collaboration leverages Wipro 3D’s robust infrastructure and technical proficiency alongside Nikon SLM Solutions’ advanced selective laser melting technology to deliver top-tier AM services across various sectors in the Indian market.

The alliance unites Nikon SLM Solutions, renowned for its extensive range of integrated metal AM solutions, with Wipro 3D’s established market presence and expertise. This synergy aims to drive innovation, optimize production processes, and promote widespread adoption of AM technologies in India.

Nikon SLM Solutions offers a diverse lineup of advanced metal AM systems, such as the Nikon SLM 125, Nikon SLM 280 2.0, Nikon SLM 500, and Nikon SLM 800, known for their high build rates and precision. These systems will enable Indian manufacturers to efficiently produce complex metal parts with high quality.

Sam O’Leary, CEO of Nikon SLM Solutions, echoed this sentiment: "We are thrilled to partner with Wipro 3D to bring our advanced additive manufacturing technologies to the Indian market. This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to innovation and our vision of driving the future of manufacturing. By combining our expertise with Wipro 3D’s deep understanding of the local market, we aim to provide unparalleled value to our customers and contribute to the growth of additive manufacturing in India."

Yathiraj Kasal, Business Head and General Manager at Wipro 3D, added, "We are excited about our collaboration with Nikon SLM Solutions, which presents an exciting opportunity to introduce cutting-edge metal 3D printing solutions using selective laser melting technology to the Indian market. This initiative will contribute positively to 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' by producing innovative and cost-effective metal parts and systems domestically."

3D printing is a process of creating three-dimensional objects from a digital file. The creation of a 3D-printed object is achieved using additive processes, where an object is created by laying down successive layers of material until the object is complete.