Laser direct energy deposition additive manufacturing unit (MX-FAB)

The MX-Fab system, developed by the South Korean company InssTek, is an advanced laser-directed energy deposition (DED) platform for metal additive manufacturing. Engineered with a fully articulated 5-axis deposition head, it enables the fabrication of components from multiple materials and functionally graded material (FGM) structures. The machine provides a substantial and dependable build volume of 800 x 1000 x 700 mm within a consolidated, all-in-one enclosure that integrates all essential subsystems. This configuration supports both original part production and surface repair or cladding operations. A key distinction of the MX-Fab is its integration of 5-axis maneuverability with multi-material and FGM processing within a single, compact, and factory-ready unit, which currently offers one of the industry's largest available build envelopes.

Wire-arc directed energy deposition additive manufacturing unit (MaxQ by RAMLAB)

*status pending according to selection/procurement timeline

The RAMLAB MaxQ, developed in the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, is an integrated metal additive manufacturing system that utilizes wire-arc directed energy deposition (WAAM) technology for fabricating and refurbishing large-scale metal parts. Its architecture combines a dedicated sensory module with a comprehensive software platform for real-time monitoring and process control, designed to interface seamlessly with standard industrial welding robots or collaborative robotic cells. This integration facilitates a higher degree of automation and production repeatability. The system’s functionality encompasses in-process monitoring, detailed parameter analytics, and foundational support for quality assurance protocols, component traceability, and formal certification processes relevant to WAAM, automated welding, and repair operations.

Laser power bed fusion additive manufacturing unit (2Create)

*located in C-1000

The 2Create metal 3D printer, manufactured by 2oneLab in Germany, is a compact laser powder bed fusion (LPB-F) system designed for the reliable and precise production of small components. Utilizing a 250-watt fiber laser within an inert-gas processing environment—configurable for either nitrogen or argon—the machine is engineered as an open-material platform suitable for fabricating small- to medium-sized parts. It offers an approximate cylindrical build volume of 100 millimeters in diameter by 100 millimeters in height, though final specifications may vary based on configuration. This design provides a practical, space-efficient solution for organizations seeking to establish in-house metal additive manufacturing capabilities without the physical footprint required by larger industrial LPBF equipment.

Ultrasonic metal powder atomizer (ATOLab)

*located in C-1000

Developed by Poland-based 3D Lab, the ATOLab is a compact ultrasonic metal powder atomizer designed for laboratory-scale operations. It generates small batches of highly spherical metal powders within a controlled inert-gas environment. The system is engineered to accelerate research and development in new alloy and powder formulations while providing an in-house source of material for additive manufacturing processes such as laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and directed energy deposition (DED). Described as a state-of-the-art solution for R&D, its key innovation is condensing industrial-scale powder atomization technology into a standard laboratory footprint. The ATOLab aims to produce powders with characteristics essential for metal AM, including low oxygen content, excellent flowability, and tight, consistent particle-size distributions.