PostNord and GKN Powder Metallurgy, a leading innovation development partner of the manufacturing industry, have further deepened their partnership which enables PostNord to print metal parts within its 3D portal launched last year.
“3D-printing will revolutionise the supply chain and the joint ambition of the collaboration is to make 3D printing a more open and accessible market,” PostNord explained.
“Globalisation and digitalisation are today’s driving factors for the manufacturing industry, and time-to-market combined with high quality and efficient production are competitive factors, therefore automation is required. Looking ahead, 3D printing will become a game changer for many industry segments,” the Nordic postal group predicted.
In 2018, PostNord launched, via its subsidiary PostNord Strålfors, a 3D portal accessible to corporate customers and to the B2B market. The 3D portal is a tool where one can work with the entire chain in an encrypted environment, from idea to 3D production on demand. The portal enables a simple and seamless ordering process with price automating for quick price information on 3D parts. Through the collaboration with GKN, it now becomes possible to print metal parts.
“3D printing creates enormous opportunities for companies to change the entire approach to their supply chain, from manufacturing to logistics and warehousing. We are pleased to have a strong collaboration partner in GKN who shares our vision to unlock the potential of 3D printing in future supply chains in the Nordic region,” Ylva Ekborn, CEO PostNord Strålfors Group, said.
“Additive Manufacturing is a powerful force that redefines traditional manufacturing and supply chain strategies. We have joined forces with PostNord AB, because we believe in the immense potential of decentralized, distributed manufacturing backed by secure data transfer and secure printing, enabling companies to print complex and customisable objects autonomously on demand,” Guido Degen, President Additive Manufacturing at GKN Powder Metallurgy, said.
“GKN Additive controls a completely digitized value chain from powder to part and is uniquely positioned in the market with one of the first fully IATF 16949 certified AM productions and a global footprint with a worldwide print network,” Degen added.
On April 10, PostNord and GKN will arrange a 3D Inspiration Day at PostNord’s headquarters in Solna, Stockholm. More information can be found on www.postnord.se/3d.
In 2018, the PostNord Group had around 30,000 employees and generated sales of SEK 37.7 billion. PostNord Strålfors is part of the PostNord Group and has operations in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. It employs 700 staff, with sales reaching SEK 2.1 billion in 2018.
