Explore real-world industrial case studies featuring Wire-Laser Metal 3D printing across demanding applications.
ASRI and AMT3D printed two 500mm Ti-6Al-4V radax joint rings for a launch vehicle, utilizing segmented Meltio M600 builds and Robot Cell finishing without requiring specialized titanium forging supply chains.
Accelerating flight-ready hardware availability through localized Wire-Laser DED production. Reduces dependence on long lead-time supply chains while providing high density and structural integrity.
Université de Bordeaux developed a topology-optimized aerospace tripod using the Meltio M600, achieving a 35% material reduction and 10.5x faster production compared to traditional fabrication methods.
The Málaga Racing Team used Meltio Wire-Laser DED to produce organic-geometry titanium rear wheel uprights. By shifting from aluminum CNC blocks to near-net Ti-6Al-4V printing, they shed 2.5 kg of critical unsprung mass per wheel assembly.
Manufacturing high-temperature exhaust and engine bay components engineered to withstand extreme thermal cycle loads and vibration under intense track conditions, using heat-resistant nickel and stainless steel alloys.
Designing and manufacturing a high-load stub axle using a hybrid Wire-Laser DED approach. Achieved a 62.5% weight reduction over billet machining and cut production costs by 35.7% while maintaining extreme structural stiffness.
South Korea's defense manufacturers utilized Meltio Wire-Laser DED to produce lightweight titanium structural parts for military vehicles, reducing component mass by 60% while drastically accelerating delivery timelines.
Printing corrosion-resistant Bronze and Stainless Steel eductors directly on-demand for naval fluid-handling systems, slashing replacement lead times from months down to days and eliminating physical spare parts stock.
Deploying compact, containerized metal 3D printing systems to military bases and naval vessels to print replacement parts and repair mission-critical hardware directly in the field.
ExxonMobil adopted Meltio Wire-Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) to produce critical titanium equipment components, reducing raw material waste, lowering procurement costs, and replacing traditional long lead-time forgings.
Redesigning and manufacturing high-wear anti-cavitation control valve internal geometries using corrosion-resistant alloys, extending severe-service operational life and reducing fluid turbulence damage.
Italian manufacturer Eurobearings integrated Meltio Engine Robot integration to repair and manufacture heavy industrial white-metal and steel hydrodynamic thrust bearings, drastically reducing downtime for energy infrastructure.
Applying wear-resistant hardfacing layers to heavy-duty trenching blades using Meltio Wire-Laser Deposition. Extending component operating lifespans in severe abrasive soil conditions while reducing replacement frequency.
Rebuilding damaged stainless steel industrial pump housings using additive repair. Achieved 70% cost savings compared to purchasing new cast assemblies and drastically reduced plant downtime.
Italian manufacturer Eurobearings integrated Meltio Engine Robot integration to repair and manufacture heavy industrial white-metal and steel hydrodynamic thrust bearings, drastically reducing downtime for heavy equipment.
Consolidating complex multi-part energy casings into a single continuous metal 3D print using Wire-Laser DED. Eliminating assembly steps, joint leak paths, and long manufacturing lead times for power generation turbines.
Manufacturing large-scale corrosion-resistant metal tidal turbine blades engineered to withstand extreme hydrodynamic loads and saltwater environments using multi-axis robot arm deposition.
Italian manufacturer Eurobearings integrated Meltio Engine Robot integration to repair and manufacture heavy industrial white-metal and steel hydrodynamic thrust bearings, drastically reducing downtime for energy infrastructure.