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Metal 3D printing solutions for creating fully functional replacement parts in the field at short notice
Meltio is the developer of disruptive metal 3D printing solutions that allow fully functional replacement parts to be created in the field at short notice.
Our cutting-edge technology has been validated by a number of armed forces around the world, including the U.S. Navy, the Spanish Army, and the French Navy. Our M600 metal 3D printer was also selected as the Enterprise 3D Printer of the Year (Metals) at the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards.
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
The system’s 450 nm blue laser ensures increased energy absorption, resulting in faster deposition and overall reduced energy consumption and increased cost-effectiveness.
The M600 is fully factory-calibrated and requires no recalibration between material changes.
The Meltio M600 provides options for manufacturing with up to four different materials in the same print, and is compatible with steel, carbon steel, nickel, titanium, aluminum and copper-based alloys.
More information: Meltio M600 Advanced metal 3D printer
Ideal for component repair, part augmentation, and feature addition, this versatile capability increases cost-effectiveness and efficiency, and is available with IR lasers, or with blue lasers for greater absorption and a wider range of compatible materials.
More information: Engine Integration Kit for retrofitting vertical machining centers
The Engine Integration Kit for robot arms is ideal for repair, feature addition and 3D printing of obsolete or hard-to-source parts, providing capabilities that were previously impossible or too costly with traditional systems. The kit is available with IR lasers, or with blue lasers for greater absorption and a wider range of compatible materials.
More information: Meltio Engine Integration Kit for Robots
The system securely anchors the six-axis robot arm and two-axis positioner on a self-supporting platform, and all cell controls are unified on a single intuitive control panel. Meltio offers a one-week on-site training course that provides end users with everything they need for successful manufacturing.
More information: Meltio Robot Cell for robotic metal 3D printing
Ammunition Funnel
Defense Supplier
Deployable Hybrid Manufacturing Center
Snowbird
U.S Army xTech Program
5th place won with proposal
Trusted by the DoD
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Jet Engine Repair
Spanish Air Force
Armored Vehicle Spare Parts
Spanish Army
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