![]() Meltio unveiled the latest version of its Engine in November 2020, which featured a number of upgrades to improve the affordability and accessibility of hybrid manufacturing for metal parts. Essentially, the system intends to fuse the benefits of LMD with large-format control systems in order to enable “previously unseen” scales of metal parts production. The Meltio Engine is powered by the firm’s own take on the DED process, its proprietary wire and powder-compatible laser metal deposition (LMD) technology, which also operates its M450 3D printer. ![]() The system was initially presented at Formnext 2019, and is designed to transform any motion platform into a hybrid metal 3D printing system. The Meltio Engine is an advanced control module for fitting existing CNC machines, robots, and gantry systems with Meltio’s 3D printing technology. Hybrid manufacturing also enables the application of different 3D printing materials to the same part, while offering a more cost-effective option for manufacturers looking to adopt 3D printing without the large initial capital investment in machinery. Hybrid manufacturing combines both additive and subtractive manufacturing methods, such as CNC machining, in order to broaden the possibilities of near net shape manufacturing, prototyping, repair, and feature additions. “Meltio has already provided equipment to Hexagon and our engineering teams are working together to deliver the best turnkey post-processor for supported CNC systems.” A hybrid manufacturing setup with ESPRIT software and the Meltio Engine. ![]() “The Meltio DED Technology provides a tremendous advantage for users who want high-quality AM processes without the high capital investment in new machinery,” said Clément Girard, Product Manager responsible for Additive Manufacturing CAM at Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence Division. Through the deal, Hexagon becomes the first hybrid manufacturing software partner for the Meltio Engine and furthers the system’s hybrid manufacturing capabilities for parts produced via a combination of direct energy deposition (DED) and machining. 3D printer manufacturer Meltio has integrated ESPRIT TNG hybrid manufacturing CAM software from Sweden-based global technology company Hexagon into its Meltio Engine system.
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