Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi show how oil and gas companies — from Chevron to PEMEX — can emulate Petrobras’ distributed additive manufacturing model to reduce downtime, strengthen resilience, and outpace rivals in a tightening global energy landscape.
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Petrobras Utiliza o Modelo de Outsourcing Multilocal da 3DCRIAR para Avançar a Impressão 3D no Setor de Óleo e Gás
Nos últimos anos, a Petrobras vem construindo uma trajetória consistente na adoção da manufatura aditiva, refletindo uma mudança estrutural na forma como a empresa aborda inovação, manutenção e produção industrial. Em um artigo publicado em 2021, exploramos como a estatal brasileira começou a utilizar a impressão 3D para prototipagem, ferramental e soluções operacionais específicas. Um… Continue reading Petrobras Utiliza o Modelo de Outsourcing Multilocal da 3DCRIAR para Avançar a Impressão 3D no Setor de Óleo e Gás
Brazil’s Petrobras Leverages 3DCRIAR’s Multi-Location Outsourcing Model to Advance 3D Printing in Oil and Gas
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe trace Petrobras’ evolution from early 3D printing trials to certified components, digital inventories, and faster equipment recovery.
Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Expansion and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Leah Nabangi reveal how 3D printing is helping Nigeria’s oil and gas sector cut downtime, localize spare parts, and unlock the full value of historic investments in production and refining.
Five Breakthrough Industries Shaping 2026 — and Why Additive Manufacturing Is Embedded in All of Them
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi predict which industries will have the most significant impact in 2026.
Rebuilding Venezuela’s Oil & Gas Infrastructure and 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Anthony Palumbo examine how Venezuela’s long-declining oil and gas sector could accelerate infrastructure recovery by using industrial 3D printing to produce qualified spare parts, retrofit obsolete equipment, and reduce maintenance lead times, drawing on Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Baker Hughes, and SLB case examples.
3D Printing Enters the Oil & Gas Era: Aramco’s US$30 Billion U.S. Partnerships and the Additive Manufacturing Opportunity
Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding analyze how Saudi Aramco’s US$30 billion-plus U.S. partnership framework signals a strategic inflection point for additive manufacturing, positioning 3D printing as a core enabler of localized production, digital spare-parts supply chains, and advanced materials integration across next-generation oil and gas infrastructure.
How Oil & Gas Skills and 3D Printing Are Accelerating Geothermal Power
In this article, Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding show how oil-and-gas skills and supply chains accelerate next-gen geothermal, explain that the “Big Beautiful Bill” preserves key tax credits, and spotlight additive manufacturing, from packer components and armored PDC bits to compact heat exchangers, in projects by Fervo, Eavor, and CTR–Baker Hughes.
Rebuilding Energy Infrastructure: Baker Hughes, Chart Industries, and the Role of 3D Printing
In this article, Charles Goulding and Anthony Palumbo explore Baker Hughes’ US$13.6 billion acquisition of Chart Industries, analyzing its impact on energy infrastructure, clean technology, thermal and cryogenic systems, and digital industrial applications, with a focus on the expanding role of additive manufacturing in global energy innovation.
Roboze and SLB Advance Industry 4.0 with On-Demand 3D Printing in Saudi Arabia
Roboze announced a new partnership to produce non-metallic parts in Saudi Arabia.
MX3D Doubles Revenue as Demand for Large-Scale WAAM Systems Grows
MX3D is gaining momentum in the marketplace.
LABi3D: A Revolução da Petrobras na Manufatura Aditiva
A Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras), multinacional estatal fundada em 1953, é a maior empresa do Brasil, com uma receita anual de US$102,4 bilhões e mais de 40.400 funcionários. Presente em 14 países, a companhia se destaca por sua atuação em exploração, produção e distribuição de petróleo e gás, abrangendo diversas áreas de negócios. Recentemente, a… Continue reading LABi3D: A Revolução da Petrobras na Manufatura Aditiva
Industry 4.0 in Action: Petrobras Launches Latin America’s Leading 3D Printing Lab
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe explore Petrobras’ innovative LABi3D and its transformative partnership with 3DCRIAR, setting new benchmarks for 3D printing in the energy industry.
Baker Hughes Bets Big on 3D Printing for an Efficient, Sustainable Future
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi drill into Baker Hughes’ transformative use of 3D printing, highlighting its strategic partnerships and impact on the energy sector.
The Future of Oil and Gas: 3D Printing Takes Center Stage
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore the pivotal role of 3D printing in the oil and gas industry, showcasing investments by companies like Baker Hughes and Shell.
Cómo la impresión 3D puede ayudar a impulsar el boom petrolero de América del Sur
Charles R. Goulding y Andressa Bonafe discuten cómo los países sudamericanos pueden aprovechar la tecnología de impresión 3D para fortalecer sus posiciones como jugadores emergentes en el mercado global de petróleo y gas.
How 3D Printing can Help Fuel the South America Oil Boom
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe discuss how South American countries can leverage 3D printing technology to bolster their positions as emerging players in the global oil and gas market.
Cost-Efficient and Complex Metal Parts Achievable When There’s No Support Structures
The importance of support structures, or rather the lack of them, was revealed in a visit with Velo3D.
Women in 3D Printing: Ruba Hasan
Nora Touré interviews Ruba Hasan of 3Dinova.
Halliburton, Schlumberger & Baker Hughes: Record Profits Fueled by 3D Printing Innovations
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi believe there could be increases in additive manufacturing spending by oilfield services.
Offshore Drilling: How 3D Printing is Enhancing the Oil & Gas Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at recent usage of 3D printing in offshore oil rigs.
Are 3D Print Materials In Jeopardy Due to The Russo-Ukraine War?
Could we see problems in the supply of 3D print materials in the near future?
Tulsa: $12,000 Tech Recruiting and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the latest developments in 3D printing taking place in Tulsa, OK.
Norway: 3D Printing for Defense, Shipping, Oil and Gas
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at recent developments in 3D printing in Norway.
The First Part Is The Hardest: Marine Engine 3D Printing
Interesting research from the Technical University of Denmark shows how to break into a new industry.
Robots, Automation, and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi predict areas of interest for 3D printing based on the recent CES event.
Growth of Liquefied Natural Gas Markets
Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine examine how advanced 3D printed compressors could change shipping.
Unusual 3D Printed Application for Oil and Gas Research
A unique application for 3D printing has been developed by a student at Texas A&M.
Chevron 3D Printing Experience and the Wall Street Journal
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi describe recent mass media attention given to 3D printing technology.
Higher Oil and Gas Prices and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the usage of 3D printing technology by the oil and gas industry.
Desenvolvimentos da Impressão 3D na Petrobras
Charles Goulding e Andressa Bonafe examinam a tecnologia de impressão 3D na Petrobras no Brasil.
3D Printing Developments at Brazil’s Petrobras
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe examine 3D printing technology at Petrobras in Brazil.
MX3D 3D Prints a Very Special Part
MX3D produced a large metal part that opens a path for a very intriguing future.
Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing and Vertical Market Impacts
Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine look at how wire arc additive manufacturing might affect several heavy industries.
Oil Industry Business Diversification and 3D Printing
The major oil companies have been under siege recently from environmentalists, investment firms and the U.S. government.
DNV Unveils AM Service Specifications For Energy Industries
DNV announced new service specifications for use of additive manufacturing in the energy sector.
GE’s $9 Billion Stake In Baker Hughes And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding considers financial implications of GE’s relationship with Baker Hughes and where 3D printing comes into the picture.
Two Industrial Giants Announce 3D Printing Partnership
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine a new 3D printing partnership between Würth and Baker Hughes.
3D Printing Pumps
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata take a look at the use of 3D printing for pump prototyping, manufacture, and replacement inventory.
3D Printing And Restructuring The Oil & Gas Industry
Charles Goulding and Ryan Donley examine growing opportunity for 3D printing in a restructuring oil and gas industry.
Secrets Behind VELO3D’s Decision To Build A “Stretch” Metal 3D Printer
I spoke with VELO3D’s Zach Murphree to find out more details on the company’s recent announcement of a tall version of their popular metal 3D printer.
How 3D Printing Can Reduce Emissions
I’m reading a piece from GE talking about emissions, and began thinking about 3D printing and emissions in general.
AdditiveNow Emerges
Aurora Labs and WorleyParsons’ 50/50 joint venture, AdditiveNow, emerges today.
3D Printing as a Sea Change Technology: A Conversation with DNV GL
DNV GL is working to entrench the technologies of Industry 4.0 to the maritime and oil & gas sectors.
Validity through Milestones
3D printing is still proving itself as a viable production technology.
Partnership Shows How to Open a New Industry to 3D Printing
One may ask why this industry or that isn’t using 3D printing, but there’s one group that seems to have figured out how to get it going.