09-19-2023: Meltio released Robotic Cell for DED metal 3D printing

It was the first plug-and-play robotic arm solution

On September 19, 2023, Meltio - the Spanish manufacturer of directed energy deposition (DED) metal 3D printers, announced the launch of Robot Cell. System combining the Meltio Engine DED head with an ABB robotic arm was designed for use in controlled industrial environments. Designed as a plug-and-play system, with a single electrical power supply and a single inert gas supply, it was ready to use machine possible to relatively quick and easy installation in industrial plants or research units.

Meltio Robot Cell was by default compatible with the open hardware platform that allowed to integrate metal 3D head into any brand of robotic arm. However Meltio Robot Cell was designed as a solutions for clients, that „just want to use the technology” without deciding on different options and technological variants on their own.

Meltio Robot Cell was certified and tested to operate with an ABB robotic arm as standard configuration and was aimed at all industries. In fact the system was an evolution of the Meltio Engine Robot Integration as a base production model.

Meltio was founded in 2019 as a joint venture between two companies: Spain’s Sicnova and the U.S.-based ADDiTEC, although ArcelorMittal, the multinational steel manufacturer, also played a role in its establishment. The company’s flagship product, the Meltio Engine, can be integrated with existing CNC machines, industrial robots, and 3D printers, providing flexibility and enabling hybrid manufacturing by combining traditional methods with modern additive technology.

Due to the use of traditional welding wire as a material, Meltio offers a more economical approach to metal 3D printing, making its solutions accessible to both large enterprises and smaller companies.

Source: www.meltio3d.com