Desktop Metal is an American company that has disrupted the industry by creating accessible and incredibly fast systems for metal 3D printing. Specializing in Binder Jetting technology, they offer solutions that enable the mass production of complex metal components at a fraction of the cost and time of traditional methods.
Founded in 2015 in Massachusetts, Desktop Metal set out to make metal 3D printing accessible not only to the aerospace industry but also to general engineering and automotive sectors. They popularized the use of Binder Jetting for metals.
Their process involves printing a "green" part by selectively binding metal powder, followed by debinding and sintering in a specialized furnace. This allows working with various industrial alloys without the need for complex support structures.
Their systems cover the entire spectrum, from small machine shops to massive production lines.
Desktop Metal's systems are designed for machine shops, automotive manufacturers, tooling companies, and heavy industrial enterprises.
They are not suited for hobbyists, but rather for companies looking to reduce their CNC machining costs and accelerate the production of complex geometries.
Industrial systems of this scale are typically purchased through official international distributors or via direct contact with Desktop Metal's European office. Some specialized CNC and 3D equipment integrators also offer their solutions.
If you are looking for alternatives in metal printing, you can explore Markforged (who use metal filament extrusion), HP Metal Jet (a direct competitor in Binder Jetting), or traditional SLM/DMLS manufacturers like EOS and SLM Solutions.
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SLM (Selective Laser Melting) melts metal powder with a laser layer by layer, while Binder Jetting glues the powder with a polymer binder and requires subsequent sintering in a furnace. Binder Jetting is much faster and cheaper for large production runs.
H13 achieves exceptional hardness and abrasion resistance, making it ideal for molds, dies, and extrusion tooling that operate at high temperatures.
Yes, the sintering furnaces generally require a controlled atmosphere (a mixture of gases like argon or forming gas) to prevent oxidation of the metal during the high-temperature process.
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