Case Study: Heineken achieves production continuity and efficiency gains with UltiMaker 3D printing

Heineken Ensuring production continuity with 3D printing

Heineken, a major global beer producer, sought to improve efficiency and production uptime at its Seville brewery. The company investigated new methods to optimize its manufacturing process and turned to UltiMaker to explore the possibilities of 3D printing for creating functional parts and tools.

UltiMaker provided a solution utilizing its S5 3D printers and a range of materials like Tough PLA and Nylon. This enabled Heineken to print safety components, custom tools, and replacement parts on-demand. The results were significant, with UltiMaker helping Heineken achieve 70-90% cost savings per part, an 80% reduction in delivery times, and a major increase in production line uptime and employee safety.

Heineken

Juan Padilla González

Packaging Manager