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HP marks 10 years in 3D printing with the compact MJF 1200 and a business growing 25% a year. HP's additive manufacturing leaders mark a decade of Multi Jet Fusion with 25%-a-year growth and the sub-$60,000, 12-liter MJF 1200, aimed at bringing production-grade powder-bed fusion into smaller shops. 2026-08-02 · By FilamentFeed Staff Photo: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, via Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain) Ten years after HP first showed off Multi Jet Fusion technology, the company says its 3D printing business is growing at roughly 25% a year - and it's betting a shrunk-down version of that same industrial process, the HP MJF 1200, will keep that curve climbing. In a new interview published July 29, HP additive manufacturing leaders Alex Monino, SVP and GM of HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions, and Sascha de Peña Hempel, a Distinguished Technologist at the company, walked through what a decade of MJF has actually produced, and where they think the next one is headed. The timeline itself is worth pausing on. HP began exploring 3D printing back in 2010, four years before Multi Jet Fusion was publicly unveiled in 2014. That means the technology that eventually reshaped how HP thinks about manufacturing spent nearly half a decade in R&D before customers ever saw it - a long runway for a company better known at the time for inkjet cartridges and laser printers than for industrial polymer powder beds. In the years since, MJF has become the anchor of HP's manufacturing ambitions, and the interview frames the MJF 1200 as the next deliberate step rather than a rushed reaction to competitive pressure. The growth numbers behind the anniversary. Monino's headline figure - the business "growing at a 25 percent rate" - is the kind of number that sounds abstract until you look at where HP says the growth is actually coming from. The interview cites expansion targets across automotive, orthotics and prosthetics (O&P), defense, drones, data centers, and robotics: a spread that says as much about HP's ambitions as its current footprint. Notably, digital adoption in the orthotics and prosthetics sector - one of the more mature use cases for MJF, where custom-fit, low-volume parts are a natural match for powder-bed fusion - sits below 8%. That's a striking figure for a technology industry insiders have been touting as production-ready for years. It suggests two things at once: that O&P remains a long-term growth lane HP is nowhere near exhausting, and that even in applications considered a good fit for the technology, the shift from traditional fabrication methods to digital manufacturing is still in its early innings. That gap between potential and adoption is essentially the business case HP is making for the MJF 1200. If digital manufacturing is going to move past pilot programs and boutique bureaus into the kind of volume that supports 25%-a-year growth, the printers doing the work need to get cheaper and more accessible - without becoming toy versions of the machines that made MJF's reputation in the first place. What the MJF 1200 actually is. According to HP's official announcement at RAPID+TCT, the MJF 1200 is built around a 12-liter build volume - modest next to HP's 4200- and 5600-series production systems, but running the same core Multi Jet Fusion process. That's the load-bearing claim in the launch: this isn't a scaled-back or simplified variant of MJF, it's the identical fusing and detailing agent process shrunk into a smaller footprint and a lower acquisition cost. HP says the MJF 1200 will launch in early 2027; the company has not disclosed exact pricing, but frames the smaller machine as putting full-capability MJF within reach of shops and service bureaus that could never justify the capital outlay for a full production-series system. "By lowering cost per part and simplifying workflows, we are making it easier for customers to adopt additive manufacturing and scale it across new applications," Monino said in the announcement. That framing - cost per part and workflow simplicity, rather than raw throughput - is consistent with the growth numbers from the interview. If the constraint on wider adoption really is the sub-8% adoption gap rather than a lack of demand, then a lower entry price and a smaller machine that still produces industrial-grade output is a more direct lever than simply making the big machines bigger or faster. HP also cited feedback from an early tester, Anima Design, which the company says praised the MJF 1200 for delivering "industrial-grade parts in a compact format." That's the phrase HP clearly wants attached to this launch - not "entry-level," not "prosumer," but a genuine production process at a scale that fits in a smaller facility. What it means for makers. For most hobbyists running FDM or resin printers on a bench, the MJF 1200 isn't a machine they'll ever own. HP hasn't disclosed pricing, but a smaller-footprint industrial powder-bed system pitched at shops and service bureaus is still firmly in small-manufacturer territory, not desktop territory. But it matters to makers in a more indirect way: it's a signal about where accessible, on-demand production capacity is headed. A wider base of shops running true powder-bed MJF at a lower capital cost means more local and regional options for makers, designers, and small businesses who need production-grade nylon parts - end-use brackets, jigs, orthotic devices, small-batch functional prototypes - without shipping files to a handful of large service bureaus and waiting in a queue. It's also a useful data point on where the broader industry consensus is settling. HP isn't claiming MJF is about to replace injection molding at scale; the sub-8% adoption figure in orthotics and prosthetics, an application area MJF has served for years, undercuts any narrative of imminent mass displacement. Instead, the message from both the anniversary interview and the MJF 1200 launch is one of steady, compounding growth - a technology maturing into adjacent markets one vertical at a time, with cost and workflow friction, not capability, cited as the remaining barrier. For makers watching the industrial end of the market, that's a more useful signal than any single machine spec: powder-bed fusion is getting cheaper to access, and HP is betting that cheaper access is what finally moves the adoption numbers. Sources. Also covering this space: UASFeed - drone & UAS intelligence.

HP's Intel business PC lineup targets flexible work. HP's EliteBook 8 Flip G2i is designed to switch between laptop and tablet modes for flexible work environments. Image credit: HP; composite created with ChatGPT HP's Intel-powered EliteBook, ProBook, and EliteDesk lineup gives IT teams more options for AI performance, mobility, and management. Jul 30, 2026 The office desk is no longer the default setting for business computing. HP's 2026 commercial PC lineup includes Intel-powered laptops, convertibles, and desktops built for employees moving between meeting rooms, home offices, client sites, and shared workspaces. First announced at HP Imagine 2026, the lineup includes Intel configurations across HP's EliteBook, ProBook, and EliteDesk families, with options aimed at enterprise users, growing businesses, and fixed office deployments. For IT teams planning a refresh, the decision goes beyond processor speed and includes form factor, local AI capability, security, connectivity, manageability, and how easily each system can be standardized across different roles. How HP divides the lineup by workstyle. HP said the EliteBook 8 G2 Series targets knowledge workers and creators who move between focused work and collaboration. The Intel-powered EliteBook 8 Flip G2i adds a 13-inch convertible design with laptop, tablet, tent, and stand modes, plus a garaged pen for notes and annotation. The company's support documentation lists Intel Core Ultra 5 and Core Ultra 7 options for the Flip, along with up to 64GB of LPDDR5x memory and up to 2TB of solid-state storage. Available connectivity includes Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and optional 5G, although the final mix depends on the configuration. The EliteBook 6 G2 Series offers flexible configurations for small businesses, enterprises, and public-sector deployments, helping IT teams standardize devices across a broader workforce. HP positioned the ProBook 4 G2 Series for growing small and midsize businesses. The lineup includes the Intel-powered ProBook 4 Flip G2i, which adds touchscreen and tablet-style flexibility without moving into the higher-end EliteBook tier. The EliteDesk 8 G2 Series covers fixed workplace deployments. HP said the desktops combine local AI acceleration, hardware-based protections, HP Wolf Security for Business, and multiple form factors for offices where mobility matters less than manageability or space efficiency. HP framed the broader Imagine 2026 portfolio around reducing complexity across devices and work locations. "As we look ahead, the Future of Work is about making work simpler in a world that's getting more complex," Bruce Broussard, HP's interim chief executive officer, said. What Intel Core Ultra Series 3 adds. Intel noted that its Core Ultra Series 3 processors can combine performance, efficiency, and low-power efficiency cores with a built-in neural processing unit. Supported chips can reach up to 50 NPU TOPS, while selected models qualify for Intel vPro and include features intended for managed business environments. Feature availability is not uniform across every system. Intel noted that Arc graphics, Wi-Fi 7, Evo certification, and some AI functions depend on the processor, laptop design, software, and regional availability. IT teams should review each configuration carefully, since processor, graphics, connectivity, and management options can differ across the lineup. What IT buyers should check. HP said in March that the EliteBook 8 G2, ProBook 4 G2, and EliteDesk 8 G2 families were expected to become available starting in April, followed by the EliteBook 6 G2 in June. The EliteBook 8 Flip G2i is now listed on HP's online store, although availability, pricing, and configurations may vary by model. IT teams should compare processor tier, memory, storage, vPro eligibility, wireless support, display options, and device-management requirements across the available configurations. Local AI capability also depends on the specific processor and software environment. Intel noted that some AI features may require additional software, subscriptions, platform support, or configuration changes, while Wi-Fi 7 requires compatible hardware, operating systems, and network equipment. Before standardizing a model across the workforce, buyers should match each configuration to the employee's actual workload and review battery life, thermals, support terms, and deployment compatibility once final systems are available for independent testing. HP's new business PCs show one side of Intel's AI strategy. Read how the company is also benefiting from demand for AI infrastructure beyond GPUs. Kezia Jungco is a technology writer and researcher specializing in artificial intelligence, data analytics, CRM software, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emerging business technologies. With more than five years of experience evaluating software platforms and technology solutions, she helps business leaders understand the tools and trends shaping the future of work. Kezia has extensive hands-on experience testing and analyzing generative AI platforms, chatbots, natural language processing (NLP) tools, CRM systems, and business software. Her work focuses on translating complex technologies into practical insights that help organizations make informed decisions about technology adoption, operational efficiency, and digital transformation. As a staff writer for TechnologyAdvice, Kezia covers AI innovation, business applications of machine learning, data-driven technologies, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and sales technology. Her background in journalism, research, and education enables her to combine rigorous analysis with clear, accessible reporting for both enterprise and consumer audiences. Kezia holds a bachelor's degree in Development Communication with a major in Development Journalism from the University of the Philippines Los Baños. She has also completed professional training in artificial intelligence, data privacy, and information security. Her work has been featured in TechnologyAdvice, TechRepublic, eWeek, Datamation, and Selling Signals, where she helps readers navigate a rapidly evolving technology landscape with practical, research-driven guidance.

Rakuten and HP launch Rakuten AI for Desktop on HP PCs, bringing hybrid AI to HP customers in Japan. Jul 29, 2026 Tokyo - Rakuten Group, Inc. and HP Inc. today announced the launch of Rakuten AI for Desktop on eligible HP PCs in Japan, bringing new levels of local performance, cost efficiency, offline availability and privacy to customers alongside the Rakuten AI experience. Rakuten AI for Desktop has been optimized for HP AI PCs and allows, for the first time, the company's efficient Japanese-optimized Rakuten AI 7B large language model (LLM) to be used locally - even when offline - using the HP device's own built-in AI computing power with on-device mode, as well as in conventional cloud mode. As AI usage increases, individuals and organizations globally are looking for ways to unlock its benefits without incurring unnecessary costs or privacy trade-offs. HP and Rakuten see hybrid AI playing an increasingly important role because it leverages the strengths of AI PCs to provide a choice to run AI workloads locally or in the cloud. HP Japan customers can use Rakuten AI for Desktop on-device mode for intelligent, private and personalized workflows. Cloud mode connects users to Rakuten's specialized agents and the Rakuten Ecosystem. By reducing reliance on cloud services, customers gain seamless continuity offline with responsiveness, cost and privacy benefits. "Talking with AI is fast becoming something people can't live without. Our vision is to make intelligence available wherever you are - online or offline, on a plane or in an emergency - so you have peace of mind that intelligence is always with you," said Ting Cai, Chief AI & Data Officer, Rakuten Group. "Our development team has overcome significant technical challenges to reach this milestone, integrating the application, the model and the underlying hardware to bring our customers the latest technology with the robustness they expect. With Rakuten AI running locally on your device, we can leverage local context to get more done for you." "As AI becomes a natural part of everyday work and life, customers want experiences that are intelligent, secure and seamlessly integrated into the devices they use every day," said Nobuki Okado, Managing Director, HP Japan. "Together with Rakuten, we're bringing hybrid AI to customers in Japan through an experience designed to help people work, create and collaborate more confidently. This collaboration demonstrates how AI PCs will become the foundation for the future of work by intelligently combining on-device and cloud AI." Today's announcement builds on the two companies' strategic collaboration announced in November 2025*2. By combining their strengths - HP's leading PC brand and innovative hardware and Rakuten's unique AI and ecosystem offerings - they intend to empower customers' daily life with AI-integrated devices and solutions. With the launch of Rakuten AI for Desktop, HP PC users gain access to Rakuten AI's agentic capabilities*3. In addition to skills for daily tasks, it offers specialized Rakuten agents that can help complete everyday tasks like shopping, booking travel and managing Rakuten Points. Rakuten AI for Desktop acts as a gateway to over 70 Rakuten Ecosystem services and enhances daily life in Japan with language and cultural optimization. Unlike traditional software pre-installation, Rakuten AI for Desktop is currently provided as an exclusive bundled offering with eligible HP PCs in Japan, enabling customers to activate the application after purchase and immediately begin using its AI capabilities. The bundled offering is currently exclusive to HP customers in Japan.