Pelagus 3D, a joint venture company of thyssenkrupp and Wilhelmsen, and Doosan Enerbility have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote the adoption of on-demand additive manufacturing in the Korean marine and offshore industry.
Pelagus 3D brings its technical expertise in AM and deep maritime knowledge to the partnership, while Doosan Enerbility brings its original equipment manufacturing (OEM) capabilities. Over a three-year period, the two companies will work together to enable OEMs in Korea to deploy and adopt on-demand manufacturing while addressing key supply chain issues.
“The MOU signing with Doosan Enerbility marks a pivotal milestone in creating a more resilient and efficient spare parts supply chain. This collaboration will drive technological innovation and deliver enhanced value to our network in Korea. The Pelagus Platform will ensure seamless integration and accelerate adoption of AM among OEMs and end users,” said Kenlip Ong, Chief Executive Officer, Pelagus 3D.
The collaboration includes the exchange of AM technologies, pilot testing and the use of the Pelagus platform. This platform facilitates the procurement and production of spare parts on demand by utilizing digital inventory management and order fulfillment capabilities, connecting OEMs and end users with manufacturing partners worldwide.
“Doosan Enerbility has been demonstrating the technological excellence and economic feasibility of its AM business to its wide range of customers in not only the power generation sector, but those in the defence and aerospace sectors as well,” said Yongjin Song, Executive VP of Strategy & Innovation of Doosan Enerbility. He added, “Under this partnership, we plan to do our utmost to further promote the growth of the AM business and develop new markets.”
This initiative promotes innovation and continuous improvement in the development of AM spare parts and provides insights into potential partnerships and opportunities in the industry. It optimizes processes and increases efficiency along the manufacturing value chain and connects the Singapore and Korean markets.
Pelagus 3D is committed to continuously expanding and promoting the adoption of AM spares in the maritime and offshore industries, paving the way for innovative solutions and greater resilience in the supply chain.
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