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PBF-LB/M – Laser Powder Bed Fusion
Laser-based powder bed process for metals. The achievable properties depend on the material, system, process parameters, component geometry and post-processing.
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Metal 3D Printing Systems & Services: WAAM, DED, PBF – Technologies, Materials & Applications
Welding3D is the central information and marketplace platform for industrial metal 3D printing and additive manufacturing. Discover systems and equipment from registered manufacturers – from Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) and Directed Energy Deposition (DED) to Powder Bed Fusion (PBF). Alongside metal 3D printing machines, find specialised services for production, repair and engineering. Project enquiries are structured and forwarded directly to qualified manufacturers or service providers.
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Metal 3D Printing Systems from Registered Manufacturers
Discover industrial metal 3D printing systems from manufacturers registered on Welding3D. Each manufacturer maintains their own technical information. Welding3D reviews content before publication.
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Meltio Robot Cell
The Meltio Robot Cell is a compact, fully enclosed manufacturing cell for industrial metal 3D printing with wire and laser. It combines a 6-axis industrial robot with a 2-axis posi…
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Meltio M600
The Meltio M600 is an industrial metal 3D printer for the precise production, repair and further development of metal components. The system works with wire laser technology: comme…
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Meltio Engine Robot Integration
The Meltio Engine Robot Integration expands an industrial robot into a flexible system for wire laser metal 3D printing. The compact, robot-guided print head works with nine blue d…
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Meltio Engine CNC integration
Meltio Engine CNC Integration adds industrial wire laser metal 3D printing to a CNC machining center. The print head mounted on the side of the spindle applies metal specifically t…
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The systems shown do not represent a complete market overview. Visible are systems from manufacturers registered on Welding3D.
Technologies
Technologies of Industrial Metal 3D Printing
Industrial metal 3D printing encompasses various additive manufacturing processes. The appropriate technology depends, among other things, on component geometry, material, quality requirements, post-processing, batch size and economic framework conditions.
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DED-LB/M – Laser-Based Directed Energy Deposition
Filler material in powder or wire form is fed into a laser-generated melt pool. Applications include material deposition, repair, cladding, near-net-shape manufacturing and hybrid process chains.
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DED-Arc/M & WAAM
Wire-based additive manufacturing process using an electric arc as energy source. Build rate, surface quality and post-processing requirements depend on material, system, process control and component geometry.
Applications
Applications for Industrial Metal 3D Printing
Metal 3D printing is used across industries in modern industry - from aviation to tool making to maintenance.
Discover ApplicationsAdditive Repair
Tool and Mold Making
Fixture Construction
Special Mechanical Engineering
Spare Parts & Maintenance
Functional Integration
Component Consolidation
Conformal Cooling
Near-Net-Shape Manufacturing
Hybrid Manufacturing
Research & Development
Materials
Metal 3D Printing Materials
From stainless steel and tool steel to titanium and aluminium to nickel-based alloys — all relevant materials for metal additive manufacturing.
Metal 3D Printing Production
Contract manufacturing with industrial metal 3D printing systems for prototypes and series applications. Suitability depends on component geometry, material and quality requirements.
Additive Repair
Repair and reconditioning of worn metal components using additive processes such as laser cladding or DED-LB.
DfAM Engineering
Design for Additive Manufacturing — design and optimisation of metal components for additive manufacturing processes.
CNC Post-Processing
Machining post-processing of additively manufactured metal components to achieve defined dimensions, surfaces or functional faces.
Services
Services for Metal 3D Printing and Industrial Manufacturing
Welding3D showcases services for industrial metal 3D printing and complementary industrial manufacturing. These include additive manufacturing, repair, engineering, post-processing, quality assurance and CNC manufacturing. Enquiries are received centrally via Welding3D and, if suitable, forwarded to appropriate registered service providers.
View ServicesYour Benefits
Typical Potentials of Industrial Metal 3D Printing
Additive manufacturing processes can offer economic and operational advantages in specific applications. Specific suitability always depends on component, material, process, batch size and quality requirements.
Adapted Material Use
- Near-net-shape manufacturing possible
- Reduced material use compared to machining
- Lower tooling costs in certain applications
- Depends on process, component and process control
Extended Design Possibilities
- More complex geometries than conventionally achievable
- Component consolidation in certain cases
- Integrated functional elements depending on process
- Iteration steps in product development
Economic Framework Conditions
- Shorter supply chains for certain parts
- Additive repair instead of replacement
- Small series and individual production possible
- Economic viability always to be evaluated per component
Knowledge
Whitepapers & Knowledge
Industrial Metal 3D Printing 2026 – The Complete Guide
Technologies, market developments and strategic implementation in mechanical engineering and manufacturing....
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WAAM vs. DED vs. PBF – The big technology comparison
Which process is suitable for which application? A detailed technical and economic comparison....
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Metal 3D printing materials at a glance
Stainless steel, titanium, Inconel and aluminum in additive manufacturing....
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Welding3D connects companies with suitable manufacturers and service providers for industrial metal 3D printing.
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Based on the enquiry, suitable registered manufacturers or service providers can be selected.
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If suitable, the enquiry is forwarded via Welding3D to appropriate providers.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Welding3D is the specialised hub for industrial metal 3D printing. The website shows systems from registered manufacturers, technologies, applications and services related to additive metal manufacturing and industrial production.
No. Welding3D does not develop or manufacture its own metal 3D printing systems. The website shows systems from manufacturers registered on Welding3D who have published their own offers.
No. Welding3D shows systems from manufacturers registered on the website who have published their systems. The display is not a complete overview of the entire market.
You send your enquiry via Welding3D. Your details are then reviewed, structured and, if suitable, forwarded to appropriate registered manufacturers or service providers.
Welding3D shows services for industrial metal 3D printing, additive repair, laser cladding, engineering, post-processing, quality assurance and complementary industrial manufacturing such as CNC milling, CNC turning, grinding or measurement technology.
The selection depends, among other things, on component geometry, material, quality requirements, batch size, post-processing, delivery time, automation and economic framework conditions. Welding3D records your requirements and supports structured forwarding to suitable registered manufacturers or service providers.
About Us
What Welding3D Does
Welding3D is a specialised website for industrial metal 3D printing. The website shows systems from registered manufacturers, technologies, applications and services. Manufacturers can publish and manage their own systems on Welding3D. Service providers can present their services related to metal 3D printing, engineering, post-processing and industrial manufacturing. All enquiries are received centrally via Welding3D. Welding3D structures the information, reviews the enquiry for completeness and forwards it, where appropriate, to suitable registered manufacturers or service providers. Welding3D does not develop or manufacture its own metal 3D printing systems.
Specialised Focus
Welding3D focuses exclusively on industrial metal 3D printing. Systems, technologies, applications and services are all related to additive metal manufacturing and complementary industrial processes.
Technically Sound
All content is presented with technically correct process terminology. Technical statements are always formulated in a process-, material- and application-specific manner.
Structured Enquiry Handling
All enquiries are received centrally via Welding3D, structured and, where appropriate, forwarded to suitable registered manufacturers or service providers.
Why Work with Welding3D?
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Focus on industrial 3D printing — no direct sales of machines
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Full-spectrum coverage: PBF-LB/M, DED-LB/M, DED-Arc/M, binder jetting and hybrid processes
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For manufacturers: professional system profiles and direct access to qualified prospects
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For industrial companies: system comparison and technology assessment
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Send us your enquiry about metal 3D printing systems, technologies, applications or services. Welding3D reviews your details and, where appropriate, forwards them to suitable registered manufacturers or service providers.
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