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Navy Successfully Implements Liquid Metal Jetting (LMJ) 3D Printer Afloat, Achieves Breakthrough in Printing High-Strength Aluminum Alloy Part

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Navy Successfully Implements Liquid Metal Jetting (LMJ) 3D Printer Afloat, Achieves Breakthrough in Printing High-Strength Aluminum Alloy Part

Palm City, FL – Oct 18, 2024 – In a groundbreaking advancement for maritime operations, the U.S. Navy has successfully utilized the ElemX 3D printer based on ADDiTEC’s proprietary Liquid Metal Jetting (LMJ) technology to produce functional parts afloat. This cutting-edge LMJ technology marks a significant milestone in the field of additive manufacturing, specifically tailored for high-strength aluminum alloys such as Al-6061.

Recently, Navy Sailors printed essential parts using the containerized ElemX 3D printer on the USS San Diego while she was home ported in San Diego. The process proved to be remarkably efficient and straightforward, even in the challenging conditions of an active maritime environment. The printed parts were evaluated for quality and performance, with results indicating that the components were both acceptable and fully functional for their intended applications.

Aluminum 6061 parts printed with the ElemX on the USS San Diego

“We are thrilled with the performance of the ElemX 3D printer,” stated Dr. Garth Hobson, Director of the Consortium for Advanced Manufacturing, Research and Education, at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California. “The ease of use and the quality of the printed parts exceeded our expectations. This technology represents a significant enhancement in our ability to maintain and repair equipment while at sea.”

The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) and the Consortium for Advanced Manufacturing, Research and Education (CAMRE) play a pivotal role in advancing the use of cutting-edge 3D printing technologies, particularly the ElemX 3D printer. This collaboration focuses on testing and researching innovative use cases that demonstrate the operational benefits of additive manufacturing in naval environments. By leveraging the capabilities of the ElemX 3D printer, NPS and CAMRE have successfully developed and evaluated components and systems that can be produced on-demand at sea, directly addressing logistical challenges. This was highlighted by the deployment of the ElemX 3D printer on the USS San Diego, where it was used to fabricate critical parts, reducing downtime and enabling faster repairs, ultimately enhancing the ship’s operational readiness and efficiency. The research also explores the broader implications of 3D printing in enhancing the Navy’s adaptability and supply chain resilience in remote or combat settings.


USS San Diego

ADDiTEC, the innovative force behind this technology, has dedicated considerable efforts refining the ElemX 3D printer’s capabilities to meet the stringent requirements of naval operations. Their focus on developing a robust and user-friendly solution has paid off, as evidenced by the successful implementation and positive feedback from U.S. Navy Sailors.


Containerized ElemX

“We have worked tirelessly to ensure that our 3D printing technologies meets the specific needs of maritime operations, and we are working to continuously enhance their reliability and efficiency, ensuring they are fully mission-ready for any operational demands.” said Brian Mathews, ADDiTEC’s CEO. “Seeing our efforts come to fruition with the successful printing of functional parts at sea is incredibly rewarding. We remain dedicated to our ongoing collaboration with the Navy, focusing on advancing LMJ technology within our innovative new Hybrid Series, which seamlessly integrates both additive and subtractive manufacturing capabilities into a single machine.

The ability to print high-strength aluminum alloy parts on demand represents a transformative shift in how the U.S. Navy can manage its resources and address maintenance challenges. This advancement not only improves operational readiness but also reduces dependency on traditional supply chains to mitigate contested logistics scenarios providing a strategic advantage for expeditionary and distributed maritime forces.

About ADDiTEC:
ADDiTEC is a leading innovator in additive manufacturing technologies, dedicated to providing advanced solutions for a wide range of industries. With a focus on quality, reliability, and ease of use, company’s cutting-edge 3D printers are designed to meet the unique challenges of each application, from aerospace and defense to medical and consumer products.

 

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Abdiel Lopez, +1-772-800-5691, Abdiel.Lopez@additec3d.com

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ADDiTEC Announces the Acquisition of Elem Additive Solutions from Xerox.

PALM CITY, FL — August 14, 2023  —  ADDiTEC, a leader in technology innovation of metal additive manufacturing, today announced the acquisition of Elem Additive Solutions from Xerox Holdings Corporation. The acquirement of Elem Additive Solutions follows ADDiTEC’s efforts to focus on the extension of its technology portfolio to increase industrial adoption of Additive Manufacturing.

 

The acquisition will allow ADDiTEC to expand its reach into Liquid Metal Printing (LMP) technology, strengthening existing capabilities, opening up new opportunities for growth, and enhancing the ability to serve the growing additive manufacturing industry.

 

Since its foundation, Elem Additive Solutions has been the leader in LMP technology and a key part of Xerox’s culture of innovation. From commercializing the first industrial liquid metal 3D printer to deploying it on a naval vessel, Elem Additive has had a history of firsts. The company’s liquid metal 3D printer, ElemX, was developed to be a safer and simpler solution, addressing supply chain resiliency for transportation, aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturing.

 

The shared mission and strong technological synergies between ADDiTEC and Elem Additive Solutions creates a tremendous opportunity to continue to innovate to the next level of liquid metal printing.

 

In the words of Steve Bandrowczak, chief executive officer at Xerox, “The Elem Additive team has seen tremendous success since the organization was stood up nearly four years ago. In evaluating partners for this sale, it was critical we found a company with a shared mission that would sustain and advance Elem Additive’s innovation into the future. We are confident that ADDiTEC is the right partner and look forward to witnessing both teams’ shared success on the road ahead.”

 

“We’re very excited to have completed the acquisition of Elem Additive Solutions,” said Brian Matthews, founder and chief executive officer at ADDiTEC. “This acquisition is a significant step for our company, we see incredible value in liquid metal print technology, and Elem Additive’s success supplements our growth efforts as we continue to develop new offerings and bring to market our turnkey metal additive manufacturing systems. We are delighted to have acquired Elem Additive Solutions and will strive to create further innovative services and solutions for our customers with the addition of this exciting liquid metal printing technology.”

 

ADDiTEC will continue to support Xerox customers as the Elem Additive team transitions to the organization. ADDiTEC expects to continue to provide a service of excellence and success for our clients.

 

The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

 

About ADDiTEC:

Established in 2016, ADDiTEC is a cutting-edge metal additive manufacturing solutions provider. The company developed ground-up multi-laser DED technology, commercialized in 2020 through its joint venture company Meltio, with global adoption in education, research institutions, and commercial sectors. More recently, the company developed its high-power performance technology to expand material capabilities, increase deposition rates and provide other performance advantages for industry production-level applications. The company’s vision is to be the leader in the additive manufacturing industry by engineering turnkey performance robotic systems using its LDED technology and providing R&D services to a wide range of industries to help clients meet their specific needs.  For more information about ADDiTEC, visit www.additec3d.com and learn about our additive manufacturing solutions.

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Abdiel Lopez, ADDiTEC, +1-786-277-9482, Abdiel.Lopez@additec3d.com

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