Wipro opens solution and experience center in Bangalore for metal 3D printing

BANGALORE, INDIA: Wipro3D, the additive manufacturing (AM) business unit of Wipro Infrastructure Engineering launches a state-of-the-art solution and experience center for metal 3D printing in Bangalore. The facility was inaugurated by Wipro Chairman, Azim Premji.

Wipro3D today offers standard and customized Additive Manufacturing solutions, products and services,  to industries including Aerospace, Space, Industrial, Automotive, Healthcare, Oil & Gas and Heavy Engineering.

The 12,000 square feet solution center boasts of a fully integrated Metal Additive Manufacturing facility, recommended with AS9100 Rev D certification. It has all capabilities including leading edge build technology, post-processing, research, characterization and validation facilities. It

Ajay Parikh, Business Head, Wipro3D said, “India’s first functional metal AM component in space, was built by Wipro3D. We  have built competencies and offerings across Additive Consulting, Engineering, Manufacturing, Research & Development as well as turnkey solutions, to deliver impactful business outcomes for our customers. We see 3d printing or Additive Manufacturing as a critical component in the digital manufacturing and future proofing strategy of any enterprise.”

Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) has seen a steady rise in adoption across various domains and industry verticals during the last decade. Initially regarded as a pure prototyping tool, AM technology has evolved considerably and is now being used for series production. To reduce time to market, improve product performance and reduce product lifecycle cost, more and more companies are relying on AM as a strategy.

“Based on the confidence developed from our India operations, we are planning to take Wipro3D global,” said Pratik Kumar, CEO, Wipro Infrastructure Engineering.