Announced by both parties at CES 2015, HP’s upcoming Multi Jet Fusion 3D printers will be powered by Intel’s Core i7 family of processors.
Set for launch next year, the printer is based on HP’s Thermal Inkjet technology, which is a system that can image surface areas for 3D printing processes about 10 times faster than the already accessible technology.
Dion Weisler, executive vice president, Printing & Personal Systems (PPS), HP joined Brian Krzanich, Chief Executive Officer, Intel, on stage at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, to share their vision for how this collaboration aims to realise the transformative potential of 3D printing.
Dion Weisler said: "HP Multi Jet Fusion is uniquely designed to resolve fundamental limitations in today’s 3D printing technologies with the potential to revolutionise manufacturing."
"In order for 3D printing to reach its full potential, we not only need the most powerful processors, but a technology partner with a shared vision for the industry."
Intel’s processors will be incorporated into HP Multi Jet Fusion technology and deployed in agile product testing with consumers as part of HP’s Open Customer Collaboration Program throughout 2015, followed by wider distribution next year.
Intel chief executive officer Brian Krzanich said: "The combination of Intel architecture with HP’s Multi jet Fusion technology will help to accelerate not only the speed of 3D printing but the availability of the technology to consumers and enterprises alike."
In addition to the upcoming integration, HP’s Core i7 Processors already power HP’s other Blended Reality ecosystem, including Sprout that combines multiple devices.
