Chapter One: Introduction to Additive Manufacturing for the Oil and Gas Industry

1.1 How Oil and Gas Industry Dynamics Affect Adoption of AM 

1.1.1 Why Oil and Gas Supply Chain Companies Attract AM 

1.1.2 The Need to Ensure the Reliability of 3D Printed Oil and Gas Parts and Processes 

1.2 Why Invest in Additive Manufacturing? 

1.2.1 Oil and Gas Companies are Ready to Spend on Additive Manufacturing 

1.2.2  Keeping the Supply Chain Optimized with New Technologies 

1.2.3 Pressure on the Supply Chain 

1.3 Who Will Adopt Additive Manufacturing in the Oil and Gas Industry? 

1.4 How Far Along are You in the AM Adoption Model for Oil and Gas? 

1.5  Why Should You Introduce AM in Your Supply Chain? 

 Chapter Two: Learning to 3D Print in Oil and Gas: the Additive Manufacturing Systems 

2.1 Overview of AM Hardware Adoption by the Oil and Gas Industry 

2.1.1 AM Technologies for the Oil and Gas Industry Considered in This Report 

2.1.1.1 Looking Further Down the Line at Future Technologies 

2.1.2 Why Should You Invest in an Additive Manufacturing System? 

2.1.2.1 Do Away with Expensive Tools 

2.1.2.2 Enjoy Complete Freedom of Geometry 

2.1.2.3 Do Away with Time Consuming Sub-assemblies (and Related Costs) 

2.1.2.4 Do Away with Physical Inventory (and Related Costs) 

2.2 Getting Familiar with the Primary Metal AM Technologies that can be Used for Oil and Gas Applications 

2.2.1 The Three Primary Metal AM Technologies that you Need to Know 

2.2.1.1 Powder Bed Fusion 

2.2.1.2 Directed Energy Deposition 

2.2.1.3 Metal Binder Jetting / Bound Metal 

2.2.2 Transitional AM Technologies 

2.2.2.1 Bound Metal Filament Deposition Desktop Systems 

2.2.2.2 Sand-based Binder Jetting for Casting 

2.3 Polymer AM for Oil and Gas Applications of which You Need to be Aware 

2.3.1 Latest Evolutionary Trends in Polymer AM Hardware 

2.3.1.1 Polymer Powder Bed Fusion Will Be Used for Final Part Production 

2.3.1.2 Photopolymerization Can Serve Several Different Purposes 

2.3.1.3 Material Extrusion: the Differences Between Pellets and Filaments 

 Chapter Three: Learning to 3D Print (Part 2): Which Materials Can You Use? 

3.1 Latest Materials Developments 

3.2 Which Metals Can You Use to 3D Print Oil and Gas Parts? 

3.2.1 3D Printing with Steel and Steel Alloys 

3.2.1.1 Steels Binder Jetting for Mass Production 

3.2.2 3D Printing with Nickel Alloys 

3.2.3 3D Printing with Cobalt Chromium 

3.2.4 3D Printing with Titanium 

3.2.4.1 Titanium Wire for WAAM 

3.2.5 3D Printing with Other Metals (Refractories, Tungsten Carbide, Tantalum, Molybdenum, Niobium) 

3.3 Polymer and Composite Materials for Oil and Gas AM 

3.3.1 Where to Get the Best Polymer 3D Printing Materials for Use in Oil and Gas 

3.3.2 Using Polymers and Composites to Replace Metals 

3.3.3 Did You Know You Can Now 3D Print Parts of Any Size Using Composite Pellets? 

3.3.4 The Multiple Uses of Digital Materials 

3.3.5 Discovering the Future Opportunities of Advanced Materials for Polymer Powder Bed Fusion 

3.4 3D Printable Ceramics You Need to Be Aware of for Future Applications 

3.4.1 Ceramics AM Technologies for Oil and Gas 

3.4.2 Direct Production and 3D-printed Casts 

3.4.3 Advanced Ceramics for Oil and Gas Applications 

 Chapter Four: What You Can Actually Do with Additive Manufacturing in Oil and Gas 

4.1 Practical Applications of Additive Manufacturing in Oil and Gas 

4.1.1 Which Oil and Gas Parts Can Be 3D Printed? 

4.1.1.1 Prototypes and Models 

4.1.1.2 Molds, Cast Patterns, Jigs and Fixtures 

4.1.1.3 Drill Bits and Drill Components 

4.1.1.4 Sensors and Associated Housings 

4.1.1.5 Combustion Systems and Turbomachinery 

4.1.1.6  Fittings and Pump Components 

4.1.1.7 Heat Exchangers 

4.1.1.8 Components for Gas Processing and Refinery Operations 

4.1.1.9 Catalytic Reactors and Components 

4.1.1.10 Hydraulic Manifolds 

4.1.1.11 Crane Hooks, Propellers and Other Large Maritime Parts 

4.2 Overview of the AM Product and Process Lifecycle 

4.3 Learning to Design Oil and Gas Parts for Additive Manufacturing 

4.3.1 Basics of DfAM (Design for Additive Manufacturing) 

4.3.2 Generating Parts with Software 

4.4 The Future of Oil and Gas Will Be Additively Manufactured 

4.4.1 How to Get Clear Process and Material Guidelines for Additively Manufactured Oil and Gas Parts 

4.4.2 Sample Application Cases for Prototypes and Models 

4.4.3 Sample Application Cases for Part Replacement and Final Parts 

4.4.3.1 Accelerating Adoption 

4.4.3.2 Short-term Benefits of On-Demand Part Replacement 

Chapter Five: Your Key Oil and Gas Suppliers of Additive Manufacturing Services and Guidelines 

5.1 Recent Activity in AM by OEC Firms 

5.1.1 Saudi Aramco 

5.1.2 Sinopec Group 

5.1.3 China National Petroleum Corporation 

5.1.4 Royal Dutch Shell 

5.1.5 BP 

5.1.6 Total 

5.2 Recent Activity in AM by Key Oil and Gas Industry Suppliers and Stakeholders 

5.2.1 General Electric 

5.2.2 Siemens 

5.2.3 DNV GL 

5.2.4 Lloyd’s Register 

5.2.5 Recent AM Activities by Other Relevant Oil and Gas Suppliers and Stakeholders 

5.2.5.1 voestalpine Oil and Gas 

5.2.5.2 Repsol 

5.2.5.3 Woodside 

5.2.5.4 Wilhelmsen and Ivaldi Group 

5.2.5.5 Kennametal 

5.2.5.6 Aidro 

5.2.5.7 Wartsila 

5.2.5.8 Equinor 

5.2.5.9 Trelleborg 

About SmarTech Analysis 

About the Analyst 

Acronyms and Abbreviations Used In this Report 

 

List of Exhibits 

Exhibit 1-1: Oil and Gas Supply Chain Dynamics for AM Parts Production 

Exhibit 1-2: Aspects of the process chain and their influence on parameters of additive manufacturing process. 

Exhibit 1-3: SmarTech Analysis’s Additive Manufacturing Adoption Model for Oil and Gas Markets 

Exhibit 1-4: Efficiency Improvements Possible by Adopting AM into Supply Chain 

Exhibit 1-5: Using AM to Address Biggest Challenges for Oil and Gas 

Exhibit 2-1: AM Hardware Technologies Used in Oil and Gas and Their Primary Applications (for larger size chart see the next page) 

Exhibit 2-2: Leading Metal AM Hardware Technologies and Manufacturers Used in Oil and Gas 

Exhibit 2-3: Primary Polymer AM Processes and System Manufacturers 

Exhibit 3-1: Relevance of Metals in Oil and Gas AM 

Exhibit 3-2: Key Identified Metal AM Material Development Initiatives by Print Technology 

Exhibit 3-3: Summary of Most Common Types of Steel Additive Manufacturing Powders and Processes 

Exhibit 3-4: Large Format Additive Manufacturing Systems (LFAM) 

Exhibit 4-1: Typical and Potential Additively Manufactured Parts by Oil and Gas Industry Segment 

Exhibit 4-2: Typical Lifecycle for Materials/Products Produced Through Additive Manufacturing 

Exhibit 4-3: Traditional Prototyping vs. Rapid Prototyping with 3D Printing 

Exhibit 5-1:  Map of Companies that Have Made Public Announcements About AM Integration into their Supply Chain Between 2016 and 2018