The US-based company ADDiTEC presented its new platform for metal-based 3D printing using Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) at this year’s RAPID + TCT in Detroit. With the Fusion S system, the manufacturer complements its existing portfolio of Directed Energy Deposition (DED) and Liquid Metal Jetting (LMJ) with another established additive manufacturing technology for metal components.
The LPBF technology uses a precisely focused laser beam to fuse metal powder layer by layer. This enables the production of high-resolution structures with complex geometries and tight tolerances.
“Our new LPBF platform, Fusion S, brings high-precision, production-grade metal 3D printing to the forefront of our offering,” said Brian Matthews, CEO of ADDiTEC. “This launch marks a major milestone in our mission to deliver a full-spectrum metal AM portfolio that addresses the most demanding use cases—from aerospace and defense to medical and energy. RAPID is the perfect venue to showcase this evolution.”
The system supports process-optimized parameters for various engineering materials, including titanium alloys, stainless steels, and cobalt-chrome. An integrated post-processing unit is also planned in order to map the entire process chain within a single system. The platform was developed in cooperation with external technology partners and is aimed at both prototype users and companies with small-series production requirements.
With the introduction of Fusion S, ADDiTEC positions itself as a supplier of a wide range of metal 3D printing processes from a single source. The combination of DED, LMJ, and LPBF is intended to enable users to choose the appropriate technology depending on part geometry, material, or quantity. At the trade show in Detroit, the company is presenting not only the hardware but also printed parts and conducting live demonstrations.
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