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Matterhackers announces strategic partnership with Meltio

Posted on 10 Oct 2024. Edited by: Tony Miles. Read 520 times.
Matterhackers announces strategic partnership with MeltioMeltio M600 printhead

MatterHackers, a leading provider of 3-D printing solutions in the USA, has announced a strategic partnership with Meltio, a leading innovator in DED (Directed Energy Deposition) wire-laser metal deposition technology and the innovators behind the powerful Meltio M600, an advanced metal 3-D printer through its Blue Lasers.

This collaboration significantly enhances MatterHackers' portfolio, offering industrial customers and machine shops cutting-edge capabilities for producing dense metal parts with professional-grade output. The partnership with Spain-based Meltio was agreed due to MatterHackers’ strong position in the US industrial additive manufacturing (AM) marketand will enhance the latter’s reputation as a reliable provider of comprehensive 3-D printing solutions, and enable it to cater for an even wider range of industrial and professional AM needs for businesses, government agencies, and higher education facilities.

MatterHackers COO Kevin Pope, said: “Integrating Meltio’s innovative M600 3-D printer into our portfolio marks a significant milestone for MatterHackers, as well as for our loyal customers who have the need for serious in-house metal AM. This partnership allows us to offer our customers unprecedented capabilities in this area, opening up new possibilities for industrial sectors ranging from automotive to aerospace.”

Lifetime maintenance options

MatterHackers is also expanding its service offerings to provide comprehensive support throughout the entire 3-D printing lifecycle. Beyond the existing in-person setup and installation services, the company now offers lifetime maintenance options, ensuring that customers can maximise the longevity and performance of their 3-D printing investments.

Dave Gaylord, vice-president of technology at MatterHackers, said: “Expanding the range of products and services demonstrates our dedication to being more than just a 3-D printer supplier — we aim to be a genuine partner in our customers’ digital manufacturing journey. From the initial consultation and setup to ongoing maintenance, materials, and technical support, we are committed to helping our customers succeed in their 3-D printing projects, no matter the scale or complexity.”

Gabriel Ortiz, Meltio channel manager, said: “Meltio’s main commitment with this new partnership with MatterHackers is to offer industries in North America the ability to manage the entire manufacturing process using our unique wire-laser metal 3-D printing technology. It is very interesting to help a large range of industries, from automotive to aerospace as they want to 3-D print and repair reliable metal parts with our DED wire-laser solutions.”