XJet introduces Carmel Pro: compact NPJ system for metal and ceramic printing

XJet is expanding its portfolio with the Carmel Pro, a compact 3D printing system based on NanoParticle Jetting (NPJ) technology for metals and ceramics. The platform targets small and medium-sized businesses, research institutions, and jewelry manufacturers that need industrial part quality with a lower barrier to entry. According to the manufacturer, the initial investment is 60 to 70 percent lower than previous Carmel systems.

“The Carmel Pro represents a significant milestone in democratizing access to industrial, powderless and safe metal and ceramic additive manufacturing,” says Guy Zimmerman, CEO of XJet. “By delivering the same precision and material capabilities of our larger systems in a compact, cost-efficient format, we’re enabling a new generation of manufacturers, designers, and researchers to leverage the unique advantages of NanoParticle Jetting technology.”

NPJ forgoes a powder bed and instead processes nanoparticle-laden inks that are deposited directly and combined with a separate, soluble support material. The subsequent print-wash-sinter process reduces manual steps and targets repeatable density, fine details, and smooth surfaces. Carmel Pro introduces four material channels for true multi-material printing; it is compatible with XJet’s metal and ceramic inks, including precious metals. A fully automated ink recirculation system is designed to reduce material losses and improve utilization.

Zimmerman adds: “We are leveraging our powderless, automated Print-Wash-Sinter process and offering it in an affordable, small-footprint format, that amplifies our unique value proposition for sustainability and eco-efficiency to the maximum.”.

For operation, XJet promises reduced complexity: one-button job starts with automatic pre-checks, guided setup assistants, and self-monitoring lower the requirements for trained operators. According to the manufacturer, less than 20 minutes are needed between jobs for cleaning and changeover.

“We’ve seen incredible innovation happening in smaller organizations – startups developing breakthrough medical devices, university labs pushing the boundaries of materials science, and independent jewelry designers creating extraordinary pieces,” Zimmerman comments. “These innovators have been locked out of advanced metal and ceramic 3D printing because of cost and complexity barriers. The Carmel Pro changes that equation entirely. We’re not just selling a machine; we’re enabling the next generation of manufacturing innovators to bring their ideas to life.”

Strategically, XJet positions the Carmel Pro below the existing series-production systems Carmel 5000X, 1400C, and 1400M. Target groups include labs, startups, and development departments that need flexible experimental environments and near-functional end-use parts. Preorders are underway ahead of Formnext; the market launch is planned for the second quarter of 2026. XJet will present further details at booth 11.0-D11. For users, this could open up new options for high-value short runs, complex geometries, and material-critical applications—provided the downstream sintering infrastructure is in place.