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The Future of Cycling: How 3D-Printed Titanium is Transforming Performance, Customization, and Manufacturing

HBD Additive Manufacturing has partnered with Hi-Light Titanium Bicycles to innovate the production of high-performance titanium bicycle frames using advanced metal 3D printing technology. By integrating topology optimization and simulation analysis, HBD’s technology provides designers with unprecedented freedom to create and refine frame designs, resulting in enhanced performance, lightweight and high-strength structures, and optimized aerodynamics. Leveraging the HBD P400 printer, this collaboration reduces lead times by over 50% and allows for scalable, customized production, enabling Hi-Light to meet the demands of a global clientele. This partnership highlights how HBD’s metal additive manufacturing technology delivers tangible benefits in real-world production. Beyond simply adopting new equipment, it represents a strategic shift towards more flexible, efficient, and digital manufacturing processes.

2025-10-28

CN PRECISION TECHNOLOGY & HBD: Integrated Full-Process Solution Enhances Value in Precision Manufacturing

Metal additive manufacturing offers significant advantages in design freedom and production agility. However, when it comes to precision components such as high-end watches, which require impeccable surface quality, mirror-like finishes, and strict tolerances, traditional approaches often face challenges in post-processing. How can we overcome these limitations to fully realize the potential of additive manufacturing in precision applications? Metal 3D-Printed Watch Dial (Courtesy HBD) CN PRECISION TECHNOLOG, a specialist in high-end surface treatment for watches and jewelry, has partnered with HBD to establish South China’s first full-process metal additive manufacturing center. This collaboration tackles critical industry challenges by bridging the gap between high precision and high aesthetic demands in metal 3D printing. The center sets a new benchmark for precision component production, transforming innovative design possibilities into mass-produced end products with exceptional quality—signaling a breakthrough in the precision manufacturing value chain. Strategic Cooperation Agreement Signing: Mr. Mai Jinping, General Manager of the Metals Division of CN PRECISION TECHNOLOG (left), and Mr. Liu Jianye, Chairman of HBD (right) (Courtesy HBD) Limitations of Conventional Manufacturing and the Additive Alternative Traditional precision manufacturing techniques such as stamping and CNC machining present inherent constraints: stamping limits design freedom, CNC often results in high material waste, and extended mold development and machining cycles slow down iteration. HBD’s advanced metal additive manufacturing technology provides a systematic solution to these challenges: Integrated Design Breakthroughs: Topology optimization enables highly complex, organic, and internal structures—such as lattices and fluid dynamics surfaces—that are difficult or impossible to achieve with subtractive methods. Ultra-Lightweighting: Efficient use of high-performance materials like titanium alloy allows for thinner, lighter parts without compromising strength, corrosion resistance, or comfort. High-Mix Low-Volume Production: Additive manufacturing supports small to medium batch production without tooling, drastically shortening lead times. For example, developing a complex watch case can be reduced from six months to just 45 days. Improved Cost Efficiency: Near-net-shape production minimizes material waste, and powder recycling further enhances sustainability. The technology also reduces dependency on manual machining and multi-step processing. HBD metal 3D printer workspace at CN Precision Technology (Courtesy CN PRECISION TECHNOLOG) However, as-printed metal parts often lack the surface quality required for high-precision applications. Achieving consistent, high-quality finishing—especially on complex internal structures and curved surfaces—has been a major obstacle. This is where comprehensive post-processing capability becomes essential. Full-Process Integration: Overcoming Barriers and Adding Value The core of the full-process approach lies in the seamless integration of prototyping, printing, heat treatment, precision machining, polishing, and coating. CN PRECISION TECHNOLOG’s expertise in finishing and surface treatment complements HBD’s printing capabilities, enabling the transformation of printed parts into mirror-finish components that meet the stringent standards of the watchmaking industry. This closed-loop process offers several key benefits: Superior surface quality and accuracy, even for complex geometries Efficient material usage and recycling, especially for costly metal powders Functional integration and lightweighting unattainable with conventional methods Shorter development cycles and lower overall manufacturing costs Post-processing showcase at CN Precision Technology (Courtesy CN PRECISION TECHNOLOG) HBD and CN PRECISION TECHNOLOG: Setting a New Standard in Post-Processing The end-to-end, full-process solution developed by HBD and CN PRECISION TECHNOLOG overcomes traditional limitations of metal additive manufacturing in high-appearance applications. By combining design freedom, material performance, reduced carbon footprint, and agile production with high-quality finishing, this partnership provides a powerful engine for innovation and sustainable transformation in high-end manufacturing—particularly in the watchmaking sector. 3D-printed luxury watch by CN Precision Technology (Courtesy CN PRECISION TECHNOLOG) HBD’s advanced 3D printing systems enable efficient and precise part fabrication, while CN PRECISION TECHNOLOG’s finishing expertise ensures that those parts meet the highest standards of quality and aesthetics. Together, they offer manufacturers the capability to set new global standards in design, technology, and sustainability.

2025-09-03

HBD Reinvents Milling Performance with Metal 3D Printing

HBD Reinvents Milling Performance with Metal 3D Printing: A New Era of Cutting Efficiency

2025-05-19

HBD Advances in Metal 3D Printing for Customized Orthopedic Implants

HBD is advancing metal 3D printing technologies to address long-standing challenges in orthopedic implant manufacturing. By enabling the efficient production of patient-specific implants—such as tibial trays, femoral components, and acetabular cups—HBD reduces material waste, shortens production time, and improves consistency and biological integration. With real-world clinical applications, including custom hip spacers, HBD demonstrates its commitment to precision, customization, and cost-effective solutions in orthopedic care.

2025-05-30

HBD’s Technological Breakthroughs：Practical Progress in Metal Additive Manufacturing

At HBD, we’re always looking for new ways to push the boundaries of metal additive manufacturing, and 2024 has been a year packed with exciting advancements. From support optimization to batch production solution, here’s a closer look at how these advancements align with the industry’s broader goals and trends.

2024-12-30

Collaborative Innovation: HBD’s Role in Transforming Key Industries

When metal 3d printing meets visionary ideas, the results can lead to significant advancements. HBD’s partnerships in 2024 highlight the potential of collaboration to address complex challenges and drive progress across various industries.

2024-12-27

The Future of Cycling: How 3D-Printed Titanium is Transforming Performance, Customization, and Manufacturing

CN PRECISION TECHNOLOGY & HBD: Integrated Full-Process Solution Enhances Value in Precision Manufacturing

HBD Reinvents Milling Performance with Metal 3D Printing

HBD Advances in Metal 3D Printing for Customized Orthopedic Implants

HBD’s Technological Breakthroughs：Practical Progress in Metal Additive Manufacturing

Collaborative Innovation: HBD’s Role in Transforming Key Industries

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