Additive Manufacturing for the Oil , Gas & Maritime industry

Oil, gas and maritime are often considered as « sister » fields as they usually raise the same issues. In manufacturing, companies of this sector usually wonder if 3D printed parts can truly make operations in this field smarter and greener.

A consortium of industry experts unveils 3D printed WAAM Clamp for Heavy Industries

Clamps are used to create secure points of attachment between various components to ensure solid connections and proper function in a given environment. Those versatile tools can be used for many applications but in the...

Beluga, a 3D-printed sailing boat prototype fabricated using recycled PP and 30% short glass fiber.

As events are going back on track on, several showcased projects between public and private companies enable to appreciate the capabilities of new comers in the industry. One of these projects is Beluga, the...

3D Metalforge and Par Pacific to explore AM applications for the Oil & Gas sector

3D Metalforge, a Singapore-based additive manufacturing company, is working with Par Pacific Holdings Inc to develop new applications of additive manufacturing. As a refining company operating three US-based refineries with a total of 154000 barrels per day, Par Pacific’s main interest...

Huisman 3D Prints Gigantic 350 Ton Load Capacity Crane Hooks

Provider of technical solutions in heavy construction equipment Huisman has successfully tested four new 3D printed 350mt crane hooks under the supervision of the independent certification authority Lloyd's Register.   The hooks are approx. 170 by...

Buoyed by success in Nigeria, Shell envisions a strong digital future for 3D printed spare parts management

A decade ago, Shell installed its first additive manufacturing machine, a metal laser-printing system intended for the manufacturing of unique testing equipment for laboratory experiments at its Shell Technology Centre Amsterdam (STCA) in Amsterdam,...

Vallourec’s first additively manufactured equipment for offshore energy industry is made for Total

Vallourec, a multinational manufacturing company headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt (France) has provided energy company Total with an additively manufactured waterbushing for the EIG Elgin-Franklin rig in the North Sea. The production of this 3D printed waterbushing...

The Wilhelmsen and thyssenkrupp joint venture demonstrates its expertise through successful 3D printed cooling water pipe connector

Two days ago, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) officially launched Singapore’s first Maritime Drone Estate (MDE), in conjunction with the 15th Singapore Maritime Week. While the MDE provides a conducive space...

DNV launches new AM service specification to support digital transformation of the energy industry

DNV has announced a new service specification document for additive manufacturing companies. The service aims to accelerate digital transformation of the energy industry and the adoption of AM within this segment. As a reminder, DNV...

Domin 3D prints a high- performance servo valve and makes first step towards sustainability in the fluid power industry

As part of a collaboration with Renishaw, Hydraulic Solutions company Domin has 3D printed a high- performance servo valve. Thesolution would also represent company’s first step towards drastically reducing CO2 emissions from the fluid...

Dossier: Exploring Additive Manufacturing in the oil, gas and maritime industries

Professionals of the Maritime, Oil and Gas (MOG) industries take major risks to gain valuable global opportunities. Some of these risks involve adopting new regulations and laws, climate change, as well as production of...

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