DNV launches DNV-RP-B205 Digital inventories

Det Norske Veritas (DNV), an internationally accredited registrar and classification society, has launched a new recommended practice, DNV-RP-B205 Digital inventories and on-demand manufacturing, set to transform parts management in the energy sector. This framework helps the sector assess the maturity of a digital part, from initial design or data capture to qualification and production. The process includes 3D scanning, capturing design data, generating engineering documentation, and preparing order-ready parts through on-demand manufacturing.

By leveraging digital inventories and near-net-shape on-demand manufacturing technologies, DNV aims to cut costs and improve efficiency. Additive manufacturing is a key part of this strategy, as it produces components close to their final specifications. This approach helps tackle issues like overstocking and obsolescence.

In the dynamic landscape of industrial operations, maintaining secure access to necessary parts is a significant challenge. Traditional inventory systems often result in overstocking or stockouts – leading to inefficiencies and increased costs. Digital inventories – virtual repositories that enable on-demand production using AM and other near-net-shape (NNS) technologies – offer a transformative solution.

Key advantages include reduced storage costs, on-demand production, customization, and supply chain resilience.

The readiness levels defined in DNV-RP-B205 allow companies to scale up digital inventories quickly and cost-effectively. By prioritizing the development of critical digital parts, companies can efficiently allocate resources and respond swiftly to market demands.

“At Immensa, we follow a qualified process using advanced 3D scanning equipment and proprietary solutions to accurately capture a part’s geometry, along with other critical data such as material grade. By integrating these details, we create a comprehensive digital part package, enabling seamless production through near-net-shape manufacturing technologies, including additive manufacturing (AM),” said Indeed Fahmi Al-Shawwa, Founder and CEO of Immensa, a leading digital inventory and advanced manufacturing company.

“The integration of digital inventories with on-demand production using additive manufacturing and near-net-shape technologies is a game-changer for the energy industry. This innovative approach offers a sustainable and agile solution to spare parts management, enabling companies to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance asset reliability. With DNV’s recommended practice, DNV-RP-B205, the path to digital part readiness is clearer, paving the way for broader adoption,” said Prajeev Rasiah, Executive Vice President and Regional Director of Energy Systems in Northern Europe at DNV.