The oil and gas industry has begun adopting 3D printing technologies, and development of rapid prototypes is underway, according to a report available for a fee from Allied Market Research.
The report states that the market is expected to grow significantly by 2025. Currently in its nascent stage, the market has huge opportunities globally, the researchers contend.
Market players have adopted the strategy of collaboration with other players to develop products and test prototypes for further deployment. Determining the need to deploy 3D printing in the oil and gas industry, these companies are developing products designed specifically for the needs of that sector.
Following are some of the activities taking place in the industry:
- Siemens has signed an agreement with Goteborg Energi for development of 3D-printed burners. In addition, they have collaborated for testing gas turbine technology to enable usage of renewable fuels at the Rya combined heat and power plant at Goteborg.
- Sintavia ( ) has signed an agreement with Howco for implementation of additive manufacturing (AM) in the oil and gas sector.
- Wipro 3D, the AM unit of Wipro Infrastructure Eng., has collaborated with the Indian Institute of Science to develop the first industrial-grade metal 3D printer in India. The printer, which uses selective electron beam melting technology, caters to requirements from sectors including oil and gas.
