thyssenkrupp - Wilhelmsen Ships Service

Wilhelmsen and thyssenkrupp have come together in a partnership that leverages on thyssenkrupp’s expertise in additive manufacturing and Wilhelmsen’s long standing supply know-how and maritime distribution network to offer a better way to source for spare parts – through their Additive Manufacturing (AM) Fulfilment Platform.

With over 3000 vessels or units on-board customer programmes such as Yinson and MMA, multiple engagements with Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEMs) companies such as Kawasaki and Wärtsilä, and a large network of 3D printing manufacturing partners such as Guaranteed and Bionic Production GmbH, the AM Fulfilment Platform brings together a global footprint of partners in the maritime and offshore industry. With this one-stop digital manufacturing platform, the venture aims to be the go-to partner and distributor for on-demand manufacturing.

The venture’s AM Fulfilment Platform is offering the largest printable maritime spare parts catalogue in the world, armed with deep knowledge of certification and performance for on-demand production. Moreover, they offer a globally integrated delivery supply chain ecosystem that is financially and strategically attractive to manufacturing partners, OEMs and end users. All of these are transacted through a secure digital warehouse and fabricator marketplace.

This partnership is unique in that it relies on a decentralised manufacturing approach, and yet provides components that would meet the standards and expectations you have come to uphold from established global companies. In addition, the venture takes advantage of DNV’s Print Passport Service which facilitates traceability of produced parts and guides all potential production partners through a vetting process before they are welcomed into our manufacturing network.

At present, the venture is offering end users cutting-edge 3D printing solutions as well as a wide variety of materials to print from. With our experts' deep understanding of the AM workflow and analysis, you can be assured the spare parts will be designed and printed to your specific requirements. With a Quality Assurance Framework endorsed by DNV governing the workflow, all products undergo quality and fitness-for-purpose checks at every step of the fabrication process.

We are also working with several technology partners, such as Ivaldi on automated screening of spare parts for the feasibility of additive manufacturing, F3nice on upcycling metal waste to create valuable raw materials for 3D printing, F-Drones for the future of last-mile delivery solutions and several other digital companies for the securitisation of our 3D data.

Together with a global portfolio of well-known manufacturing partners, OEMs and classification societies, the venture offers you the complete range of service - from designing to printing, empowering you to effectively manage your supply chain for spare parts. This vast network will strengthen the feasibility for commercial adoption of AM, reshaping the maritime and offshore spare parts supply chain for all.