WEBINAR: Aluminum AM Made Simple: Insights from Sirris and ValCUN

Aluminum is one of the most widely used metals in the world, yet it remains one of the most challenging materials for additive manufacturing. High thermal demands, alloy sensitivities, and complex workflows often push companies toward easier metals, even when aluminum is the material they truly need. ValCUN developed its Molten Metal Deposition technology to change that. Instead of powders, lasers, or heavy infrastructure, MMD uses standard aluminum wire that is melted and deposited layer by layer. The goal is to make aluminum AM simpler, more accessible, and cost effective for real industrial applications.

These challenges and solutions were at the center of the webinar Aluminum AM Made Simple: Insights from Sirris and ValCUN. During the session, ValCUN and Sirris shared practical insights into how aluminum additive manufacturing can become viable for industry, supported by real-world examples and application-driven perspectives.

At the heart of the webinar was ValCUN’s Minerva MMD platform. The process removes the need for powder handling, inert environments, or specialist-only operation. By relying on aluminum wire and an efficient thermal system, it reduces energy consumption, shortens time to part, and significantly lowers the overall cost per component. According to ValCUN, MMD can deliver cost reductions of up to 75 to 90 percent compared to traditional metal additive manufacturing.