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Mastrex Expands Access to Metal AM With Affordable MX-Series LPBF Systems
Metal additive manufacturing has long been associated with high costs and complex infrastructure, keeping the technology out of reach for all but the largest industrial players. A new generation of manufacturers is now working to change that. Among them is…
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Metal additive manufacturing has long been associated with high costs and complex infrastructure, keeping the technology out of reach for all but the largest industrial players. A new generation of manufacturers is now working to change that. Among them is Mastrex, a US-based company positioning itself as a more accessible alternative in the laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) market.
The company is building on a legacy of laser technology expertise to deliver high-performance metal 3D printing systems at lower price points. Its MX-Series portfolio aims to democratize LPBF by offering systems that maintain industrial-grade precision and performance while reducing costs by an estimated 3X compared to traditional platforms.
A Market Shift in the Making
The timing of Mastrex’s entry into the market reflects a broader shift within additive manufacturing. The LPBF sector is following a trajectory similar to that of earlier technologies such as fused deposition modeling and stereolithography. When these processes were first commercialized, high development costs and significant capital investment created strong barriers to entry.
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