By combining the accuracy and speed of CNC machining with 3D printing’s freedom of design, the two companies will facilitate the production of metal parts. This collaboration will use Materialise 3D printing technology to power CAMWorks software from HCL. Hybrid manufacturing takes advantage of the benefits of both subtractive and additive processes, and combines the two technologies in a single machine system to create parts with close tolerances and complex designs – think of a CNC machine equipped with 3D printing capabilities.

Materialise combines the industry’s largest group of software developers with one of the biggest 3D printing facilities in the world, and is partnering with HCL to create a new platform that will facilitate increased integration for hybrid manufacturing. This week, 3D printing industry heavyweight Materialise announced a new partnership with global IT services company HCL Technologies, which helps global enterprises re-imagine and transform their businesses through digital technology.

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