Discover how HP AM Solutions and The Eye Above partnered together to help save African Wildlife! CUSTOMER OVERVIEW The Eye Above develops drones designed to operate in some of world’s harshest environments. The company’s mission is to provide reliable aerial intelligence for applications such as anti-poaching initiatives, wildlife conservation, search and rescue, environmental monitoring, and remote inspections. CHALLENGE Designing a high-performance drone requires achieving an optimal balance between: -Lightweight construction -Structural durability -Long flight times -Rapid product development -Cost-effective manufacturing Traditional manufacturing methods, including machining and injection molding, created limitations in weight optimization, design flexibility, cost, and development speed. Existing drone solutions also failed to meet the demanding requirements of anti-poaching and conservation missions in remote and extreme environments. SOLUTION The Eye Above adopted: HP Jet Fusion 5600 3D Printing Solution HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology HP High Reusability PA 12 material Using HP's additive manufacturing capabilities, the company developed lightweight, durable drone components featuring optimized geometries that would be difficult or expensive to produce through conventional manufacturing. HP's engineering and Professional Services teams also supported design optimization and manufacturability. KEY BENEFITS Faster Innovation -Accelerated product rollout by 12-14 months -Enabled prototype iterations in days rather than weeks -Eliminated tooling constraints that typically slow development cycles Significant Cost Savings -Estimated $60,000-$80,000 savings in tooling costs -Approximately $500,000 saved across R&D, prototyping, product development, and production activities Lightweight and Durable Performance -High strength-to-weight ratio using PA 12 material -Reliable operation in extreme conditions, from desert heat to arctic environments -Improved maneuverability, payload capacity, and flight efficiency Simplified Assembly and Repair -Modular airframe design -Reduced part count through integrated snap-fit and interlocking features -Fast field repairs and easy replacement of damaged components -Reduced maintenance downtime in remote locations CONCLUSION The Eye Above shows how HP Multi Jet Fusion technology and PA 12 material can help aerospace innovators accelerate development, reduce costs, improve drone performance, and deliver meaningful environmental and community impact. The project highlights the growing role of additive manufacturing in enabling next-generation UAV solutions for demanding real-world applications. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔗 LINKS: Learn more about HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions: https://bit.ly/4puonWM Contact with an HP 3D Print expert: https://bit.ly/4pwFUOg -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #HP3DPrinting #Dronemanufacturing #Aerospace3dprinting #UmmannedSytems #aerospacemanufacturing -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About HP Additive Manufacturing: HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions, a division of HP Inc., provides industrial 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions for manufacturers, product engineers, designers, and production service providers. Through HP Multi Jet Fusion, Metal Jet, and Industrial Filament technologies, HP supports prototyping, tooling, spare parts, and end-use production across automotive, aerospace, drones, industrial manufacturing, robotics, orthotics and prosthetics, healthcare, and consumer goods. HP also provides software, materials, and a global partner network to help organizations adopt digital manufacturing.

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