YBI and XJet expand partnership with new metal AM system

XJet Carmel 1400C system to be installed at Humtown Products

Based in Youngstown, Ohio, YBI has established itself as a prominent additive manufacturing (AM) hub empowering local innovators and businesses with access to cutting-edgeMAN technologies. This latest acquisition builds on the proven success of the XJet Carmel 1400C ceramic system installed in 2018, strategically expanding YBI’s metal production capabilities to serve high-precision industries including aerospace and defence, medical devices, and electronics across North America.

Crucially for these industries where quality and precision are essential, XJet’s NanoParticle Jetting technology provides a unique solution for producing high performance parts at an industrial scale with exceptional detail resolution, complex internal geometries, and superior surface finish — eliminating the extensive post-processing typically required by conventional AM technologies. The precision manufacturing capability, combined with scalable production for medium to large jobs, positions XJet's technology as the ideal complement to YBI’s existing metal production portfolio.

The expanded collaboration establishes not only a formal strategic partnership between YBI and XJet focused on facilitating technology adoption, but also a three-way collaboration with Humtown Products, offering a comprehensive manufacturing ecosystem across North America.

As members of America Makes, YBI will continue its role as a regional technology facilitator while Humtown Products brings operational expertise and manufacturing infrastructure to support customers requiring specialised production solutions. This partnership positions the Youngstown region as a growing hub for precision AM.

Expanded collaboration
XJet CEO Guy Zimmerman said: “This expanded collaboration with YBI validates the exceptional value our AM technology delivers and reflects strong market confidence in our North American growth potential. With YBI’s market leadership and expertise in application support, we have the perfect partner to join us as we expand in the North American market.”

Pictured right: high-performance XJet metal component parts produced for advanced manufacturing

Barb Ewing, CEO of YBI, added: “After seeing the value and impact of XJet’s ceramic AM system, we are excited to add the metal solution to our offering. Thanks to its immensely valuable properties, metal only grows in popularity as a production material and is becoming increasingly important for many of our clients. XJet’s unmatched quality and resolution will enable us to deliver superior manufacturing services. This deepening partnership will allow us to serve more industries with greater production capabilities.”

Mark Lamoncha, president and CEO of Humtown Products, highlighted the strategic value of the collaboration: “We are excited to play a part in the commercialisation of one of the world’s premier nano-metal 3-D printers. This is a new direction for Humtown, and a great opportunity for us to expand our relationships with our existing customer base and the Youngstown additive manufacturing community.”

John Wilczynski, executive director of America Makes, concluded: “YBI’s acquisition of the XJet metal printer marks another key ‘win’ for the Youngstown Innovation Hub for Aerospace and Defense. This cutting-edge technology significantly enhances the capabilities of the region and will further strengthen Youngstown’s presence in the aerospace and defence sectors.”