ProGRAM JIP 4

Challenge

The energy and maritime sectors face supply chain challenges, including long lead times and dependency on physical inventories. Additive Manufacturing (AM) offers local production and digital inventories as a solution. However, adoption is slow due to lack of standardized processes, specifications, and qualification frameworks, creating uncertainty for operators and OEMs.

Solution

DNV proposes to establish ProGRAM JIP 4, a joint industry project to continue the standardization and adoption of AM by:

• Developing standardized specifications for parts, materials, and processes
• Introducing provisions for new AM technologies (e.g., cold spray, DED, PBF)
• Creating guidelines for digital inventories and repair/modification practices
• Demonstrating AM through physical and digital part production.

The project will build on DNV-ST-B203 and DNV-RP-B205, aiming to reduce barriers and enable compliant AM implementation.

Benefits and value

• Improved supply chain resilience and reduced lead times
• Cost reduction through standardized AM processes
• Increased confidence in AM quality and compliance
• Access to guidelines, specifications, and best practices
• Contribution to updates of DNV standards and recommended practices.

Project schedule

• Duration: Q3 2025 – Q3 2027
• Activities include: 
  • WP1: Part identification and digital spares
  • WP2: Standardization of parts and materials
  • WP3: New technologies and applications
  • WP4: Part production (with physical and digital examples)
  • WP5: Project management and maintenance of DNV-ST-B203.

Project partners

Partners invited to join include:

• Energy companies/operators
• System OEMs/EPCs
• Sub-system/part OEMs and manufacturers
• Digitalization service providers
• Other suppliers.