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Briefing
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- 3D Printed Bathroom Fixtures – German bathroom appliances maker GROHE introduced new line of 3D printed metal fittings, taps, basin mixers and faucets using powder bed laser melting process
- Finishing Processes – Also involve mechanical treatment on CNC (computer numerical control) milling machine, manual grinding and fine brushing procedure, plus handcrafting and other methods
- New Line Proposition – Offer customizable luxury, 3D printed bathroom appliances that have futuristic yet minimal, metallic look
- 3D Printed Components – Each tap component made up of 4,700 layers that are each 0.06 millimeters thick
- Proprietary Material – Uses own materials adapted to additive manufacturing, producing corrosion resistant steel that is castable and has shiny finish
- Other Products – Include 3D printed ceramic bathroom fittings plus smart sensor and apps that keep track of water usage and costs
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Accelerator
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Market Disruption
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Sector
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Consumer Durables, Real Estate and Construction
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Function
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Operations, Manufacturing and Production, Research and Development
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Organization
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LIXIL Group Inc.
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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September 10, 2019
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