Meltio has officially launched its first international Advanced Additive Manufacturing (AM) reference site in partnership with Fastech, a provider of advanced metal AM and machining services.
The new facility, located in Danville, Virginia, is set to open on October 14, 2025, and will showcase the capabilities of Meltio’s Directed Energy Deposition (DED) wire-laser metal 3D printing solutions. The site marks a milestone in Meltio’s global expansion and the introduction of its new Blue Laser wire metal 3D printing technology, which the company says offers greater performance, reliability, and scalability.
The new facility will specialize in producing metal parts for sectors including defense, aerospace, naval, and education. It will highlight the value of wire-laser metal additive manufacturing in solving critical challenges, such as enabling on-demand repair and production in remote areas, replacing obsolete components, and restoring damaged equipment. Fastech has acquired the Meltio M600 metal 3D printer and the Meltio Robot Cell, which will be fully operational during the open house.
The reference site aims to enable manufacturers across a range of sectors to test, validate, and adopt metal AM applications. The Meltio M600 industrial system and the Meltio Engine Integration Kit for industrial robots can produce and repair parts in multiple materials, including copper, titanium, stainless steel, and aluminum. The company states its solutions address evolving industry demands by offering versatility in part production, repair, and durability. The company’s near-net shape approach is said to minimize production time and reduce material waste.
Alan Pearce, CEO of Fastech, said, “We are proud to partner with Meltio to bring this groundbreaking reference site to life. Many companies, including ours, are embracing DED technology because it enables higher tolerances, superior part definition, precision, repeatability, readiness, and reduced lead times. This site will give U.S. manufacturers the chance to experience those advantages firsthand.”
Gabriel Ortiz, Meltio’s Sales Manager for the U.S., added, “Establishing this first global reference site in the United States reflects Meltio’s strong commitment to supporting U.S. industries. With Fastech, we are giving manufacturers the opportunity to explore cutting-edge applications, from defense to research, that demonstrate the transformative power of wire-laser metal 3D printing.”
According to Meltio, the Meltio Engine Blue enhances its metal AM solutions with increased reliability, power, and versatility. The company states it can print a variety of metals, producing parts with high density, precision, and repeatability.
Meltio Product Manager, Alejandro Nieto said, “The new Meltio Engine Blue is a breakthrough in our directed energy deposition (DED) technology, designed to meet the evolving demands of manufacturing worldwide. It delivers higher reliability and deposition rates, enabling faster production and superior quality. With a fiber-optic-free 1.4 kW blue laser head, integration into robotic arms and vertical machining centers is simpler, maintenance is reduced, and issues like continuous laser alignment are eliminated.”
The reference site will feature examples of parts produced with Meltio’s technology, including an artillery shell, a dual wall pipe for the oil and gas sector, a jet engine exhaust, and a lightweight tank ice cleat.
Fastech and Meltio will host an event at Fastech’s Virginia headquarters to showcase its introduction to Blue Laser technology for AM. Meltio and Fastech invite partners, customers, and industry leaders to attend Ready for Action Event – October 14th, 2025: Accelerating Readiness. Sustaining the Future through Additive Manufacturing (AM).
