Nov 18, 2016 | By Benedict
3D printing giant Stratasys and SAP, a German multinational software corporation, are together establishing a global network of 3D printing co-innovation labs for promoting the use of additive manufacturing on the production line.
Building on SAP’s 40+ years of industry experience and Stratasys’ expertise in all things 3D printing, a new network of co-innovation labs aims to enlighten SAP customers, employees, and partners about the possibilities of using additive manufacturing on the production line, transforming the extended supply chain and making 3D printing a valuable part of digital manufacturing. The co-innovation labs are being rolled out in Paris, France; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Walldorf, Germany. Two labs will also open in the States: in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania; and Palo Alto, California.
According to Stratasys, the joint venture seeks to merge Stratasys’ high-end 3D printing solutions with SAP’s leadership in enterprise workflows, resulting in a business-friendly model for widespread adoption of 3D printing technologies. “SAP and Stratasys share a common vision of the tremendous value distributed manufacturing brings to customers’ supply chains,” said Pat Carey...
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