Imagine a 3D printer that works like a hot glue gun but with liquid aluminum instead of plastic. Instead of using slow lasers to melt powder, it pours molten metal directly to build parts. This makes creating complex metal shapes much faster and cheaper than traditional carving or casting.
Current aluminum 3D printing is too slow and expensive for serial production, while traditional CNC milling and casting lack the flexibility for complex, optimized part geometries.
A Molten Metal Deposition system featuring upgraded hardware for reliability, AI-driven toolpath software for efficiency, and a validated process for industrial aluminum alloys.
If you are a chassis manufacturer dealing with slow production cycles for lightweight components — this project developed Molten Metal Deposition that reduces production costs by 75% and is 10x faster than laser-based printing.
If you are a parts supplier dealing with the high cost of on-demand spare parts — this project developed a system for 1-10k serial batch production that minimizes expensive post-processing.
If you are a tooling shop dealing with the waste and energy costs of CNC milling — this project developed an energy-efficient AM technology that uses aluminum wire feedstock to limit material waste.
The technology aims to reduce production costs by 75% and operate 10x faster than powder- and laser-based additive manufacturing techniques.
Yes, it is designed for serial batch production ranging from 1 to 10,000 parts with a high degree of automation.
Based on available project data, the technology is developed by ValCUN BV, but specific licensing terms are not provided.
The project focused on creating a deployable and integratable solution that can work alongside other manufacturing technologies to optimize parts for weight and strength.
The project period runs from March 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026, focusing on refining the technology for market entry.
The project is led by a single Belgian SME, ValCUN BV, representing 100% of the consortium. This lean structure suggests a fast-track commercialization path where the company retains full control over the intellectual property and industrial integration of the MMD technology.
Contact ValCUN BV in Belgium for industrial piloting opportunities.
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