Metal 3D printing for military & defense operations
Our unique directed energy deposition (DED) technology uses standard welding wire as the raw material, providing a number of advantages over traditional powder-based methods. These include:
Multi-Material Capabilities – A wide range of wire types is available, from stainless steel to titanium, allowing parts to be created to serve specific needs. Dual-wire printing can be employed for hard-facing or anti-corrosion applications.
Reduced Storage Space – Spools of wire are easier to handle than bulky raw materials such as billets or blocks, and reduce storage space while streamlining logistics requirements.
Enhanced Safety – The use of wire in DED processes reduces dust-related hazards, while inert compressed gases such as argon reduce the risk of fires.
Precision Manufacturing – Highly precise layer-by-layer metal deposition allows the creation of intricate parts and complex geometries, and multiple materials can be integrated into a single part for optimal mechanical properties.
Hybrid Manufacturing – our solutions can be integrated with existing CNC and machining equipment, providing both additive and subtractive manufacturing capabilities in a single workflow.
Thanks to these cutting-edge capabilities, Meltio’s versatile metal 3D printing systems offer an unparalleled set of benefits for military operations, allowing them to mitigate the threat of supply chain obsolescence and optimize the production, repair and customization of critical parts.
Versatile On-site Capabilities – our systems can be deployed on forward operating bases, naval vessels and a variety of other locations, providing self-sufficiency while enabling on-demand parts manufacturing and repair
Speed & Efficiency – users can print, mill and finish replacement parts on a single on-site machine anywhere in the world, significantly expediting manufacturing processes compared to traditional methods and minimizing downtime of critical systems
Avoid Supply Chain Issues – our systems are particularly useful for repairing or replacing obsolete and hard-to-source parts, allowing defense forces to reduce the reliance on traditional supply chains and increase operational readiness
R & D and Prototyping – Meltio solutions allow for rapid iterations in prototype and proof-of-concept designs, minimizing red tape and reliance on external providers and reducing development cycle times
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Based on a directed energy deposition technology known as wire LMD (laser metal deposition), our additive manufacturing systems allow defense forces to ensure continued operational readiness by addressing the challenges posed by volatile supply chains and remote deployments.
