Innovation and Sustainability in 3D Printing

Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 9 A.M.: HP Inc., Barcelona (Spain)

Today at HP’s Barcelona site, Alex Moñino (Senior Vice President, Additive Manufacturing Solutions), Clara Remacha Corbalán (Head of Product Management, Additive Manufacturing Solutions), and Gonzalo Galobart (Sustainability Program Lead Additive Manufacturing Solutions) from HP Inc. meet with Dominic Störkle (Senior Vice President, Long Chain Polyamides), Dr. Arnim Kraatz (Head of Marketing Additive Manufacturing), Holger Renners (Director Marketing Additive Manufacturing), and Wolfgang Diekmann (Director of Powders Development RD&I HP) from Evonik to discuss innovation and sustainability in 3D printing.

Clara Remacha Corbalán (Head of Product Management, Additive Manufacturing Solutions | HP Inc.) and Arnim Kraatz (Head of Marketing Additive Manufacturing at Evonik’s High Performance Polymers business line) discuss their companies’ long-term collaboration on sustainability and advancements in 3D printing technology. They highlight the importance of recycling waste materials and reducing the carbon footprint of their products, achieving a 30 percent reduction in the carbon footprint of Multi Jet Fusion parts. They also talk about how lower costs increase the use of additive manufacturing in general, and how the biggest growing industries for additive manufacturing are currently orthotics, prosthetics, and drones. The two experts mention the development of new materials, such as flame-retardant grades, to meet industry demands and enhance production capabilities. Overall, the podcast reflects a commitment to innovation and collaboration in the pursuit of sustainable manufacturing practices.

Clara Remacha Corbalán, Head of Product Management, Additive Manufacturing Solutions at HP Inc., and Dr. Arnim Kraatz, Head of Marketing Additive Manufacturing at Evonik, sit down to discuss how their partnership evolves. Their conversation highlights the impressive progress since 2016, when PA12 was first introduced for Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology. What began as a focus on prototyping grows into a robust portfolio of industrial applications in final products, showcasing the transformative power of additive manufacturing across multiple sectors.

Sustainability is always a core theme of our collaboration. While it is nott a primary focus a decade ago, it becomes a driving force in the industry. From the outset, we embrace a low-waste strategy, developing materials with high refresh ratios that not only reduce costs but also align with evolving customer expectations for environmentally responsible solutions.

Our commitment to sustainability is essential toour success. By prioritizing high refresh rates and minimizing waste, HP Inc. and Evonik Industries set new industry standards that benefit both customers and the planet.

Our partnership leads to major strides in reducing the carbon footprint of MJF-printed parts. By leveraging renewable energy and biomethane, the team achieves a 30% reduction in carbon emissions associated with material production. This accomplishment underscores our dedication to sustainability across the entire supply chain—a commitment that resonates with customers in industries ranging from automotive to eyewear.

Looking ahead, HP identifies two emerging markets ripe for innovation: orthotics and prosthetics, and drones. Both sectors demand lightweight, customized solutions—exactly what additive manufacturing is designed to deliver. The combination of MJF technology and PA12 materials provides the mechanical properties needed for these applications, enabling the production of thin, durable parts that can withstand dynamic stress.

This partnership exemplifies the strategic focus of Evonik on sustainability and innovation, demonstrating how collaboration leads to transformative solutions in 3D printing. As a decade of achievements is celebrated, the future holds exciting promise—shaping the landscape of additive manufacturing and driving both economic and environmental progress.

Both companies remain deeply committed to driving innovation and sustainability together.

Alex Moñino (Senior Vice President, Additive Manufacturing Solutions), Clara Remacha Corbalán (Head of Product Management, Additive Manufacturing Solutions), and Gonzalo Galobart (Sustainability Program Lead, Additive Manufacturing Solutions) from HP Inc. and Dominic Störkle (Senior Vice President, Long Chain Polyamides), Dr. Arnim Kraatz (Head of Marketing Additive Manufacturing), Holger Renners (Director Marketing Additive Manufacturing), and Wolfgang Diekmann (Director of Powders Development RD&I HP) from Evonik talk about innovation and sustainability in 3D printing as well as the successful collaboration between HP Inc. and Evonik Industries.

_{Hint: Data courtesy of Evonik Industries and HP Inc.}