09.24.2024
HP Large Format has announced its host of end-to-end products that deliver seamless, secure and sustainable print solutions to boost productivity within the AEC (Architects, Engineering and Construction) industry, and allow for greater collaboration.
HP Build Workspace: HP’s AI-powered platform bridges the gap with end-to-end digitization and seamless collaboration for enhanced productivity within AEC.
HP SitePrint’s new Value Pack 3.0 Upgrade Kit: a suite of exciting new features designed to boost productivity and operational autonomy.
HP DesignJet T200/T600 Printer series 2025 Edition: a redesigned version of HP DesignJet T200/T600 to take sustainability to the highest levels in the large format industry: responsible designed, energy consumption reduction[1] and molded fiber packaging that slashes plastic waste by over half[2]. It’s the world’s smallest plotters, and it delivers a seamless printing experience thanks to new HP Click Driver.
HP Click Driver: Reliable, efficient and integrated in the File/Print flow, the world’s most advanced large format driver enables real-printing preview from any Windows 11 application to provide a flawless printing experience.
HP Wolf Security: Two new security levels for SMB’s – HP Wolf Pro Security (mid-large business) and HP Wolf Essential Security (small offices).
The host of end-to-end solutions enables the entire ecosystem to integrate and deliver a simplified, efficient and reliable print process, compared to manual processes.
Construction’s biggest challenge: improving productivity
The construction industry, despite its global output of $13 trillion in 2023, faces significant productivity challenges. By 2040, the industry is expected to grow by 70 percent, but engineers and contractors are already struggling to meet current demands. Workforce shortages, retirements, and competition for talent have caused a decline in skills and experience. From 2000 to 2022, construction productivity rose by only 10 percent, compared to a 50 percent increase in the overall economy.
“We urgently need to narrow the gap between the construction industry’s lagging productivity and its critical economic and societal role,” says Daniel Martinez, Global Head and General Manager, HP Large Format. “HP equips the sector with the right tools to improve communication, collaboration, and unlock growth leveraging hardware and software solutions that are intuitive, efficient and responsibly designed.”
Introducing HP Build Workspace
Workflows in construction are fragmented and stakeholders need to communicate at each stage of the timeline. HP Build Workspace provides seamless integration between digital and physical workflows, so AEC professionals can effortlessly create and organize site observations, automate field reports, provide real-time feedback, and benefit from AI vectorization of technical designs. By simplifying complexity, improving communication and automating manual processes between the office and field sites, HP Build Workspace saves hours of manual work for vectorized files, depending on design complexity[3].
Connecting Construction Site Layouts with HP SitePrint 3.0
HP Build Workspace connects construction sites with design offices, streamlining workflows and accelerating the digitization of the construction industry. It integrates with HP SitePrint, a robotic solution that prints complex layouts with 10x the productivity of manual methods[4].
The HP SitePrint Value Pack 3.0 brings a suite of exciting new features designed to boost productivity and operational autonomy. It introduces features like a 30%[5] improvement in print accuracy, smart navigation, safety stop technology, and shadowing[6]. Additionally, HP is announcing that the company is working with large HP SitePrint customers on a Proof-of-Concept to check surface flatness, which will be available as a subscription service in selected markets by 2025.
Simplifying your printing experience
HP is taking sustainability to the highest level within large format print, with the goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions across the entire value chain. Redesigning the HP DesignJet T200/T600 Printer series 2025 Edition, showcases HP’s commitment to sustainability. With added features that reduce energy consumption[7]and plastics use[8], the HP DesignJet T200/T600 Printer series 2025 Edition, reduces plastic waste by more than 50% thanks to a new molded fiber packaging[9] and the removal of most plastic bags[10].
The new enhanced HP DesignJet T200/T600 Printer series 2025 Edition bring also extreme printing simplicity for small and medium size business, thanks to the new HP Click Driver: the world’s most advanced large format driver[11].
The new solution is the most significant driver update for large format printers in the last 30 years and the culmination of the best-in-class services from HP Click Print. It enables AEC professionals to “print preview” designs from any Windows 11 application[12], turning the printing process into a reliable, efficient, integrated smart-flow that avoids the pain of reprints, unseen errors, and wasted print resources, while enjoying the ability to “Save to PDF”[13] and “send to print” all in one place.
“HP’s DesignJet Series are designed with simplicity, sustainability and security in mind. Thanks to the printer on/off auto scheduler saving up to 65% energy in our HP DesignJet T200/T600 Printer series 2025 Edition, we know our large format printers are working towards HP’s sustainability goals” said Daniel Martínez, Global Head and General Manager, HP Large Format. “And connecting the printer with HP Click Driver provides an intuitive and effortless printing, while making sure that users avoid unnecessary waste and reduce energy consumption, contributing to our goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions across our entire value chain”.
World-class Large Format print protection with HP Wolf Security
According to 69% of small and medium businesses (SMBs)[14], security is ‘very important’ and they are fearful of the financial impact cyberattacks could have on business. The launch of HP Wolf Essential and HP Wolf Pro mean small to medium sized business are safeguarded with HP’s Wolf Security, which offers the most advanced security technology for large-format printers. From government-grade and large enterprises to mid-large businesses and small offices, HP Wolf Security offers security features suitable for all market segments. All large format printers are safeguarded from potential threats, reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing resilience.
“Over the next 12 months, we will be integrating all these digital services and solutions to create one platform that enables AEC professionals to work together seamlessly across projects and verticals”, explains Daniel Martínez, Global Head and General Manager, HP Large Format. “Our goal is to create an ecosystem in which the construction industry can easily collaborate, access the most up-to-date project information and automate traditionally manual processes, to save time, eliminate human error – and increase productivity.”
Unlocking growth in construction will not only help economies and societies, but individual construction companies that adopt productivity-enhancing technology can also demonstrate greater value and become more competitive, thanks to more predictable project delivery and less firefighting.
Availability dates
· HP Build Workspace is available now to customers under a close beta program.
· HP SitePrint Value Pack 3.0 is available now to customers in countries where HP SitePrint is currently available. HP SitePrint Flatness measure functionality will be launched during 2025. HP SitePrint to be integrated into the HP Build Workspace during 2025.
· HP DesignJet T200/T600 Printer series 2025 Edition will be available in the US and Japan from November 11th. Rest of the countries November 25th.
· HP Click Driver will be available at the end of 2024.
· HP Wolf Security for small and medium businesses is now available.
More information
For more information on HP’s new groundbreaking solutions, please visit the following product sheets: HP Build Workspace, HP SitePrint Value Pack 3.0, HP DesignJet T200/T600 Printer series 2025 Edition, HP Click Driver and HP’s new Wolf Security solution for SMBs.
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[1] The percentage reductions in energy consumption are based on tests conducted by HP, 2024. Data based on the implementation of auto-scheduled on/off usage in various printer models, measured on a monthly basis. Actual savings may vary depending on the specific usage patterns, printer models, and environmental conditions.[2] The HP DesignJet T200/T600 Printer series 2025 Edition use EPS-free packaging with molded pulp cushions made from recycled fiber-based material. The plastic reduction is expressed as a percentage of the total packaging plastic weight. The reduction varies depending on the printer model, with at least a 53% reduction in the new 36-inch model and at least a 73% reduction in the new 24-inch model, compared to the previous T200/T600 models. [3] Regular tests conducted internally by HP across 95 customer files. The results found that through the Vectorization AI engine there were time savings. The last test was conducted in July 2024.
[4] Based on data from real customer usage where HP SitePrint was deployed – comparing HP SitePrint’s performance to manual layout techniques used for the very same job, or to the customer’s estimation of the manual layout time/resources needed based on their experience working on similar projects. Hp’s data typically finds manual layout methods average between 25m2 and 35m2 covered per hour, with a crew of two people. SitePrint’s performance averages between 180m2 and 300m2, with one operator. Exact improvement results will vary from project to project and can be influenced by multiple factors, such as the line density or the dimensions of the site.
[5] Productivity improvements of up to 30% are based on comparisons with the performance of the previous software version, VP2.0. These results were obtained from internal tests, where SitePrint printed CAD files under average conditions representative of real user plots across various applications. Actual productivity gains may vary depending on specific customer applications and the unique characteristics of each job. For MEP use case CAD files, the productivity increase exceeds 30%, while for interior wall layouts, the increase is 8%.
[6] Productivity improvements of up to 30 percent are in comparison to the performance of the previous software version, VP2.0. These results were obtained from conducting internal tests, where SitePrint printed CAD files with average conditions, including element density per area and printed linear density per area, representative of real user plots across various applications. Actual productivity gains may vary depending on specific customer applications and the unique characteristics of each job.
[7] The percentage reductions in energy consumption are based on tests conducted by HP,2024. Data based on the implementation of auto-scheduled on/off usage in various printer models, measured on a monthly basis. Actual savings may vary depending on the specific usage patterns, printer models, and environmental conditions.
[8] The HP DesignJet T200/T600 Printer series 2025 Edition series use EPS-free packaging with molded pulp cushions made from recycled fiber-based material. The plastic reduction is expressed as a percentage of the total packaging plastic weight. The reduction varies depending on the printer model, with at least a 53% reduction in the new 36-inch model and at least a 72% reduction in the new 24-inch model, compared to the previous T200/T600 models.
[9] The HP DesignJet T200/T600 Printer series 2025 Edition use EPS-free packaging with molded pulp cushions made from recycled fiber-based material. The plastic reduction is expressed as a percentage of the total packaging plastic weight. The reduction varies depending on the printer model, with at least a 53% reduction in the new 36-inch model and at least a 73% reduction in the new 24-inch model, compared to the previous T200/T600 models.
[10] The HP DesignJet T200/T600 Printer series 2025 Edition use EPS-free packaging with molded pulp cushions made from recycled fiber-based material. The plastic reduction is expressed as a percentage of the total packaging plastic weight. The reduction varies depending on the printer model, with at least a 53% reduction in the new 36-inch model and at least a 73% reduction in the new 24-inch model, compared to the previous T200/T600 models.
[11] Based on a competitive comparison of the HP printer driver and comparable competitive printer drivers that represent the majority of the market share as of 2024 according to IDC. The HP driver performs all steps in one: providing a real-print preview, PDF error detection with warnings, and print settings all together, unlike competitors, which are not integrated. The comparison was performed by Sogeti in July 2024.
[12] HP Click Driver is compatible with Windows 11 only.
[13] Generates a PDF of the original document as specified on the source application printing dialog settings, not reflecting any modifications made withing our preview software
[14] Based on data from security survey conducted internally by HP through C-space, a customer insight company, that questioned 35 SOHO/SMB AEC companies in 2023.
