HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions unveiled the HP High Temp FFF 3D printer (HP IF 600HT) at Formnext 2025, marking the company’s entry into filament-based additive manufacturing after nearly a decade of focus on Multi Jet Fusion and Metal Jet technologies. The HP High Temp Industrial Filament 3D Printer represents the first system in a planned range of industrial filament hardware, scheduled for release in the first half of 2026, with a larger model following in the second half. The announcement positions HP to address high-performance polymer applications that complement its existing powder-based MJF technology portfolio.
The modular system features swappable extruders designed for different temperature capabilities and targets applications using engineered and high-temperature polymers including PEEK and Ultem. HP positions the platform for metal replacement applications across aerospace, energy, medical, rail, automotive, railway, and education sectors where such materials are in high demand.
HP High Temp FFF 3D Printer
The new High Temp FFF 3D printer addresses a capability gap in HP’s additive manufacturing portfolio by enabling work with high-temperature materials that MJF cannot currently process. Built on an open materials platform supported by HP’s global service network, the system provides manufacturers flexibility to innovate with a wide range of polymers whilst maintaining industrial-grade performance.
The HP IF 600HT incorporates modular architecture with swappable extruders tailored for specific temperature requirements. An accompanying MMS cabinet provides integrated filament storage and drying capabilities, addressing material handling requirements for engineering-grade polymers that require controlled environmental conditions.
The broader HP Industrial Filament 3D Printer Solutions portfolio broadens the company’s ability to serve diverse industrial needs, from engineering and high-temperature materials to precision components and large-format production parts. This expansion enables customers to lower cost per part and accelerate time to market across applications requiring high-value, production-grade components.
HP Expands Product Roadmap and Positioning
Following the HP High Temp FFF 3D printer launch in the first half of 2026, HP plans to release the HP Industrial Filament 3D Printer IF 1000 XL in the second half of 2026. The larger model features expanded build volume and modular architecture designed for bulky components requiring large-format production capabilities.
The timing of HP’s entry into filament-based manufacturing comes as the company pursues a goal to lower cost per part by up to 20% across its additive manufacturing portfolio by 2026. This focus on productivity and efficiency forms part of HP’s broader commitment to transform manufacturing workflows, enabling engineers and manufacturers to dedicate more time to design and innovation rather than managing operational complexity.
The open materials strategy allows manufacturers to work with a wide range of polymer formulations whilst leveraging HP’s application expertise developed over a decade of industrial additive manufacturing experience. This approach contrasts with closed material ecosystems, providing customers greater flexibility in material selection and supplier relationships.
Other HP Announcements – New Materials & Partnerships
Concurrent with the filament printer announcement, HP revealed expanded partnerships to develop new materials for its Metal Jet binder jetting platform. Working with Continuum Powders and Spanish research institute TECNALIA, the company is developing OptiPowder M247LC, a low-carbon nickel superalloy engineered for high-temperature and corrosive environments.
The new material targets aerospace and energy applications where performance in extreme conditions proves critical. The development builds upon previous collaboration between the partners that qualified OptiPowder Ni718, which delivers sintered parts with over 98% density and stable hardness of 74-79 HR15N. These material qualifications demonstrate HP’s commitment to expanding its metal printing capabilities beyond standard alloys into specialised superalloys.
HP confirmed general availability of HP 3D HR PA 11 Gen2 for Multi Jet Fusion systems, advancing sustainable, high-performance polymer production on the MJF platform. The material enables up to 80% powder reusability and delivers up to 40% lower variable part costs compared to previous materials. The reduced environmental footprint through improved powder recycling addresses sustainability concerns whilst reducing operational costs for high-volume production applications.
The company introduced the Additive Manufacturing Network (AMN), a programme designed to connect global parts demand with qualified service providers through performance-based incentives. The initiative expands upon HP’s existing Digital Manufacturing Network by emphasising connections between parts demand and HP’s partner network.
Additionally, HP announced a partnership with Würth Additive Group to integrate HP’s scalable manufacturing capabilities with Würth’s Digital Inventory Services platform and logistics network. The collaboration enables manufacturers to replace physical stock with on-demand spare parts management worldwide, with the 3MF Secure Content extension enabling secure printing workflows directly to HP MJF printers. The partnership embeds digital inventory directly into Würth’s logistics ecosystem, ensuring real-time availability and consistent part validation.
Strategic Market Entry and Competitive Positioning
HP’s entry into filament-based manufacturing addresses segments where high-temperature engineering polymers enable metal replacement strategies. Sectors such as aerospace increasingly adopt polymer alternatives where weight reduction and corrosion resistance provide performance advantages over traditional metals, whilst automotive and rail applications benefit from design flexibility and reduced lead times.
The modular system architecture positions HP to serve customers requiring flexibility in material processing capabilities without investing in multiple dedicated systems. Swappable extruders enable a single platform to address varied temperature requirements across different polymer families, from engineering-grade materials to extreme high-temperature applications.
Built upon HP’s decade of industrial additive manufacturing experience, the filament platform benefits from established service infrastructure and application engineering support developed through the MJF installed base. This existing foundation provides advantages in customer support and workflow integration compared to standalone filament system providers.
The open materials approach acknowledges that material innovation often occurs outside equipment manufacturers, allowing HP to benefit from third-party material development whilst providing customers access to emerging polymer formulations as they become available.
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