The automotive competition sector is a unique industry with very demanding and complex requirements. Vehicles often require bespoke parts designed for one-off prototypes or short production runs. These components must meet stringent strength, stiffness and weight standards and be delivered to very tight deadlines. In addition, these vehicles are often unique and require redesign each season.
Innovation in metal additive manufacturing has earned Meltio international acclaim. The Spanish multinational recently secured the title of Enterprise 3D Printer of the Year (Metals) at the 2024 3D Printing Industry (3DPI) Awards. This achievement highlights Meltio’s M600 wire-laser metal industrial 3D printer, a game-changing innovation released in March 2024.
Meltio, a leading innovator in DED wire-laser metal deposition technology and the creator behind the powerful Meltio M600 industrial metal 3D printer, has announced the new Meltio Engine Blue, an integration kit that enhances and streamlines the manufacturing process of metal parts with both industrial robotic arms and vertical machining centers, leveraging Meltio’s wire-laser metal 3D printing technology. This system is now available on the market as an integration kit, as a natural evolution of its predecessor, the Meltio Engine using infrared lasers.
In Fall 2023, we launched FX10 as a next generation composite printer. We promised modularity, but didn’t specify what modularity meant. Now, we can clarify. The modularity we were promising was Metal FFF capability – making FX10 the first industrial printer capable of printing composite and metal parts. FX10 was designed from the ground up to bring this dual capability to customers. In this blog post, we’ll talk about what it took to create the first industrial metal and composite 3D printer, and what it means for you as a potential user.
In the ever-evolving world of additive manufacturing, innovation often comes in the form of subtle but revolutionary breakthroughs. Meltio’s dual wire printhead technology is one such innovation, redefining the standard for material handling in 3D printing. Two independent wire feeds allow material to be deposited smoothly without compromising the integrity or quality of the print.
The French Navy has already validated the use of Meltio’s patented additive manufacturing technology for actual offshore maneuvers. Recently, the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle required the help of Meltio’s technology to manufacture and repair stainless steel metal parts to continue the experimental phase of the Meltio M450 metal 3D printer.
Every additive manufacturing company says that their latest product offering is “groundbreaking” and “revolutionary”, which can get a little tiresome and make it difficult to really understand if any AM technology will actually make a positive impact for your business. With the recent launch of the M600 from Meltio, the loft promises of a groundbreaking technology are still there, BUT I believe there are six unique aspects of this machine that will help it deliver real value for those who need to produce metal components.
The new Meltio M600 is designed to solve problems of long lead times, costly stock-keeping and increasingly fragile supply chains, thanks to its unique metal 3D printing technology. This new system increases productivity and reduces manufacturing costs, brings new materials to the table and most importantly is ready to perform 24/7 with minimal operator interaction for autonomous production.
As an innovative approach to additive manufacturing, wire-based 3D printing offers a range of benefits that set it apart from traditional powdered feedstock methods. Here are some of the advantages:
Today, we're diving into the captivating world of Direct Energy Deposition (DED) 3D printing with the revolutionary Meltio M450 system. If you've ever wondered how to transform your part designs into stunning printed prototypes or functional end-use products, you're in for a treat. Today we are going to explore the step-by-step process of going from part design to final print. Let's get started!