The Metal 3D Printer Manufacturers From Around the World

Metal additive manufacturing encompasses a whole range of processes that are becoming increasingly popular with manufacturers. For several years now, industry giants have been equipping themselves with solutions to produce high-performance, lighter, customized parts that consume less energy. The Wohlers 2024 report showed a 24.4% increase in sales of metal 3D printers over the previous year. But what exactly are the machines available on today’s market? To make it easier for you to understand the sector, we’ve divided these metal 3D printers by manufacturing process: powder bed fusion, directed energy deposition, material extrusion, electron beam melting, binder jetting and other technologies. Click on the technology of your choice to go directly to the associated machines!

• See all the powder bed fusion printers
• See all the directed energy deposition printers
• See all the material extrusion printers
• See all the electron beam melting printers
• See all the binder jetting printers
• See all the metal printers using other technologies

Powder Bed Fusion Printers

3D4MEC, The Italian Startup Focusing on Steel and Brass

Italian company 3D4MEC, based in Bologna, specializes in the development and manufacture of metal 3D printers, specifically for steel and brass (a copper and zinc alloy). They have two product lines, both of which use laser powder bed fusion technology. On the one hand, there is the 3D4STEEL 3D printing system, specialized in non-reactive steel powders, fully customized for each manufacturer’s production requirements. On the other hand, there is the 3D4BRASS manufacturing system for the creation of prototypes and pre-series directly in brass, without the use of molds or intermediate steps, thus reducing lead times and delivery times. Thanks to 3D4MEC solutions, greater practicality and ease of industrial production are guaranteed, while maintaining a high quality for the final parts.

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3D Systems Offers Metal 3D Printers Among Other Solutions

3D Systems is one of the world’s pioneers and leaders in 3D printing. The company made its mark on the industry back in the 1980s, when it entered the market with its stereolithography technology. Since then, it has continually innovated, particularly in the field of 3D metal printing with its Direct Metal Printing (DMP) technology. This process uses a high-precision laser to fuse layers of metal powder, enabling complex parts to be manufactured with great precision. 3D Systems’ range of metal 3D printers comes in several formats to meet a variety of industrial needs. There’s the large-format DMP Factory 500, while the DMP Flex 350 Dual and DMP Flex 350 Triple are ideal for medium-sized production. In addition, the DMP Flex 200 offers a compact solution without sacrificing quality.