Top Metal 3D Printers Unveiled at Formnext 2025: A Comprehensive Guide

Formnext, the premier global event for additive manufacturing, once again serves as the launchpad for groundbreaking innovations. This year, a significant trend is emerging: the proliferation of advanced metal 3D printers. This surge reflects the industry’s growing emphasis on industrial-scale, end-use part production. These cutting-edge machines promise enhanced capabilities, including larger build volumes, increased throughput, and superior precision. This article showcases some of the most anticipated metal 3D printers making their debut at Formnext 2025, offering a glimpse into the future of metal additive manufacturing.

One Click Metal’s PROline: Democratizing Metal 3D Printing

One Click Metal, a leading provider of metal 3D printing solutions, is set to unveil its PROline series, embodying the company’s core mission of making metal additive manufacturing more accessible and affordable. The PROline system comprises the MPRINTpro printing unit and the MPUREpro unpacking and sieving station, creating a comprehensive workflow solution. The MPRINTpro, an evolution of the existing MPRINT, is specifically engineered for series production, ensuring efficiency and reliability. Equipped with a powerful 500W laser, the MPRINTpro enables rapid and consistent production of metal parts. One of the key features of the MPRINTpro is its self-cleaning filter system, developed in collaboration with Herding Filtertechnik. This innovative system significantly reduces operational costs by extending run times to up to 500 hours without requiring user intervention. The MPUREpro complements the printing process by enabling quick and efficient unpacking of parts. Its vacuum system seamlessly transports powder through an automatic sieving station, streamlining the post-printing process. Formnext attendees can experience the PROline firsthand at booth C101 in hall 12.0, witnessing the future of accessible metal 3D printing.

Incus Hammer Pro25: High-Throughput Metal AM for Demanding Applications

Incus is introducing the Hammer Pro25, a new metal 3D printer designed for continuous 24/7 production. This robust machine is capable of producing both heavy-duty parts and intricate geometries, empowering manufacturers to scale up their additive manufacturing operations. The Hammer Pro25 boasts an impressive material throughput of up to 980 cm³/h, supported by automated material refill and finished part removal systems, maximizing efficiency and minimizing downtime. It features a build volume of 200 × 204.55 × 140 mm and offers flexible layer thicknesses ranging from 10 to 100 μm, allowing for precise control over the printing process and enabling the production of parts with varying levels of detail. The parts produced by the Hammer Pro25 exhibit a high surface quality after sintering, often eliminating the need for costly and time-consuming post-processing steps. This feature is particularly advantageous for manufacturers looking to streamline their production workflows and reduce overall manufacturing costs. The Hammer Pro25 is intended to facilitate a seamless transition from prototyping to series production of metal parts, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications. Visitors to Formnext can witness the unveiling of the Hammer Pro25 at booth E59 in Hall 11.1.

XJet Carmel Pro: Multi-Material Metal and Ceramic 3D Printing for SMEs

The Carmel Pro from XJet stands out from the other printers highlighted in this article due to its unique capability to print both ceramics and metals. This versatility makes it an attractive option for companies seeking to expand their material capabilities. The printer features a multi-channel print head configuration, providing unmatched flexibility in multi-material printing. The Carmel Pro is designed with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), research centers, and premium jewelry manufacturers in mind, offering a compact and cost-efficient solution for producing high-value parts. It leverages NanoParticle Jetting™ (NPJ) technology, which involves the direct jetting of metal and ceramic inks along with a separate soluble support material. This process is compatible with XJet’s entire material portfolio, including precious metals, technical metals, and ceramics. Notably, the Carmel Pro requires a significantly lower initial investment (60-70% lower) compared to XJet’s existing Carmel systems, creating a compelling opportunity for organizations looking to adopt metal and ceramic 3D printing for the production of high-value, end-use parts. Attendees at Formnext can visit XJet at booth D11 in Hall 11.0 to learn more about the Carmel Pro and its capabilities.

AltForm Print 300 and Print 400: Engineered for Industrial Throughput and Automation

AltForm, formerly known as Prima Additive, will be debuting its new brand identity and showcasing its latest machines at Formnext 2025. The highlights of AltForm’s exhibit will be the new Print 300 and Print 400, both of which are laser powder bed fusion machines meticulously engineered for industrial throughput, automation readiness, and precise process control. The architecture of these printers incorporates several key advancements, including modular build chambers, enhanced gas-flow stability, redesigned thermal management systems, and improved multi-laser coordination. These features contribute to improved part quality, increased production speeds, and greater overall efficiency. In addition to the Print 300 and Print 400, AltForm will also be displaying the Print Genius 300 and a fully automated ZENIT robotic cell equipped with Wire DED (Directed Energy Deposition) technology, demonstrating the company’s commitment to providing comprehensive additive manufacturing solutions. Visitors can explore AltForm’s innovative offerings at booth E139 in Hall 12.0.

ATLIX TruPrint 5000: Large-Scale Metal 3D Printing for Series Production

Prima Additive is not the only company undergoing a rebranding; TRUMPF Additive Manufacturing is also changing its name to ATLIX. At Formnext 2025, the German manufacturer will introduce its new flagship machine, the TruPrint 5000. The TruPrint 5000 boasts a large build volume of 500 × 500 × 400 mm and is equipped with four 1 kW lasers, making it ideally suited for producing large components and handling high-volume series production. The multijob processing option allows users to maximize the machine’s utilization, while automatic calibration and multi-laser alignment ensure consistent precision across the entire build area. These features combine to deliver high-quality parts with exceptional dimensional accuracy. Formnext attendees can see the TruPrint 5000 in action at Hall 12.0, booth D99.

Farsoon and Brose FS721M-8-CAMS: Sustainable Metal 3D Printing for Automotive Applications

Farsoon Europe GmbH has partnered with Brose to develop a new metal 3D printer specifically tailored for the automotive industry. This innovative printer is manufactured entirely from recycled steel waste sourced from Brose’s press shops and is compatible with sustainable metal powder, aligning with the growing demand for environmentally responsible manufacturing practices. The printer is based on the FS721M-8-CAMS system, offering a build volume of 720 x 420 x 390 mm³. An optional build volume height of 650 mm is also available, providing even greater flexibility. Equipped with eight lasers, the machine is designed for efficient component production, significantly reducing build times. The laser power of 8 x 2000 watts surpasses the market standard, enabling faster printing speeds and the ability to process a wider range of materials. The printer utilizes Farsoon’s patented “beam shaping” technology, which ensures that the high laser power is used effectively, optimizing energy consumption and improving part quality. Learn more about this groundbreaking technology at Hall 11.0, booth E11.

These new metal 3D printers represent a significant step forward in additive manufacturing technology, offering increased capabilities, improved efficiency, and greater accessibility. The innovations showcased at Formnext 2025 are poised to transform the way metal parts are designed and manufactured across a wide range of industries.

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