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Additec Revealed Desktop Metal 3D Printer: μPrinter
Additec, founded in 2015 is a company based in Las Vegas (USA) and Bremen (Germany). It initiative aims to innovate how large metal structures are manufactured by changing system reliability and cost. They have revealed their new desktop metal 3D printer,…
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Additec, founded in 2015 is a company based in Las Vegas (USA) and Bremen (Germany). It initiative aims to innovate how large metal structures are manufactured by changing system reliability and cost. They have revealed their new desktop metal 3D printer, the Additec μPrinter.
Additec’s Desktop Metal 3D Printer
It is one of the most compact metal 3D printers on the market. It is capable of depositing wire and powder feedstock into complex geometries, all while fitting onto a desktop. It uses its patented laser metal deposition (LMD) process, a form of directed energy deposition (DED) technology. In other words, a powerful laser melts a jetted stream of metal powder as it makes contact with the surface of the part, building up the repetitive layers.
Industry and Research Possibilities
They claim their system is perfectly suitable for industry use. It is a stable process, with integrated monitoring and many automated features making it accessible to companies looking to get started in metal 3D printing. It can easily be scaled up with a larger Additec 3D printer, or Hybrid CNC conversion to make very large components. At the same time it allows to be used for cladding or repair of small components. Finally, it can be used for research purposes and development applications.
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