HP and Hyperion Partner on Tungsten Additive Manufacturing
The companies are collaborating to commercialize tungsten carbide components using specialized binder jetting technology.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Materials Science
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HP and Hyperion Materials & Technologies announced a strategic partnership in October 2026 to advance tungsten carbide additive manufacturing. The collaboration focuses on developing and producing industrial components using Hyperion's CarbiForm powders and HP Metal Jet technology.
Why it matters
This partnership aims to broaden the commercial accessibility of tungsten carbide, a material known for its hardness and durability, by integrating additive manufacturing into industrial production workflows.
The production process utilizes HP Metal Jet S100 printers combined with Hyperion CarbiForm tungsten carbide powders. This method integrates HP binder jetting with Hyperion’s proprietary expertise in sintering and finishing these metallic components.
The players
HP
HP is a global technology company headquartered in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain, that produces printing hardware and 3D printing solutions.
Hyperion Materials & Technologies
Hyperion Materials & Technologies is a materials science firm based in Worthington, Ohio, that specializes in advanced hard materials like tungsten carbide.
The details
The collaboration covers the entire lifecycle of part production, including application development, material qualification, and serial manufacturing. By combining machine hardware with material science expertise, the companies seek to streamline the transition of complex tungsten parts into additive production.
Timeline
Hyperion installed an HP Metal Jet S100 machine at its Barcelona facility in October 2026.
The Big Picture
This partnership follows a pattern set by the adoption of HP Metal Jet Binder Jetting for industrial applications, which marks a significant shift toward additive manufacturing for hard metals. The collaboration transitions tungsten carbide from traditional subtractive methods toward flexible, digital-first additive workflows.
The commercialization of this process could lead to more complex, durable tungsten carbide parts for industrial machinery at a lower production cost. Future developments may result in highly customized components for sectors requiring extreme material hardness, such as automotive or aerospace.
The takeaway
Advancements in powder metallurgy and 3D printing are creating new opportunities for using traditionally difficult-to-machine materials in complex industrial designs. Manufacturers should monitor how these material qualifications affect the speed and cost of prototyping high-wear components.
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