Oqton Manufacturing OS Leverages Power of Real-Time Monitoring at Baker Hughes
3D Systems has announced that it has achieved a significant milestone in commercializing Oqton Manufacturing OS. This solution is designed to enable on-demand additive manufacturing (AM) in regulated markets by providing full factory-floor workflow integration thus transforming how products are brought to market.
Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, is now in full production with Oqton Manufacturing OS in its central manufacturing facilities in Houston, Texas. This marks a significant milestone in the commercial software agreement Baker Hughes entered with Oqton, a wholly owned, independently operated subsidiary of 3D Systems, in March 2023 and reinforces the companies’ shared vision to support decentralized manufacturing. The successful implementation of this solution by Baker Hughes demonstrates the Oqton Manufacturing OS’ ability to accelerate the design and production of additively manufactured parts across the entire manufacturing workflow to increase efficiency and facilitate regulatory compliance.
Real-Time Actionable Alerts During Part Production
Baker Hughes began using Oqton Manufacturing OS and the Oqton operating system in June 2024 to scale the role of AM within its manufacturing workflow without compromising quality or the user experience. The system integration enables Baker Hughes to efficiently scale its production output while minimizing investments in the support structure. Additionally, the end-to-end system facilitates the monitoring of key performance indicators through the production workflow. For build monitoring alone, Baker Hughes realized a 98% reduction in active monitoring engineering time, saving 136 engineering hours per printer annually. Root cause analysis has also decreased 98% through Oqton’s automated reporting. Additionally, Baker Hughes realized an 18% reduction in costs associated with scrap due to real-time actionable alerts during part production.
Oqton Manufacturing OS helps customers move from prototyping to a repeatable, high-quality production additive manufacturing process, with full traceability from raw material through finished component which is essential for high-reliability applications. Oqton Manufacturing OS manages, optimizes, automates, monitors, and traces actions and data to increase throughput, scale production, and maximize operational efficiency. The solution is designed to address all key aspects of an end-to-end manufacturing workflow.
“We are pleased to achieve deployment of this solution with our strategic partner, Baker Hughes,” said Reji Puthenveetil, EVP, additive solutions & chief commercial officer, 3D Systems. “Oqton Manufacturing OS’ holistic approach to manufacturing, alongside Baker Hughes’ expertise in production for regulated industrial environments, has enabled us to demonstrate the real-world impact of this unique solution. Following this key demonstration of Manufacturing OS’ ability to drive efficiencies, increase automation and achieve savings in complex industrial environments, we are looking forward to its continued adoption.”
“The Manufacturing OS production software improves efficiency through the automation of the complex process, from order requirements, design revision controls, qualified build setups, traceability and reporting. It provides the tools to industrialize at scale the manufacturing without compromising the quality assurance of its production,” said Jim Apostolides, senior vice president, enterprise operational excellence, Baker Hughes.
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