a-metal develops compact metal 3D printing systems (powder bed) with a cartridge system for getting started with in-house additive manufacturing.
a-metal AG
Technoparkstrasse 1, 8005 Zürich, SwitzerlandNew on Amplifa
About a-metal
a-metal AG, based in Zürich, develops and manufactures compact metal 3D printers based on powder bed technology together with a matching sieving station for powder conditioning and reuse. The systems, with cabinet-like dimensions (approx. 800 x 1000 x 1750 mm), use a proprietary cartridge system for closed powder handling, sensor-supported user guidance and an integrated glove box for depowdering, so that operation is possible after a brief introduction even without a specialized technical background. With a total investment of under CHF 100'000, the offering targets companies that want to establish additive metal 3D printing in-house. Prototypes, fixtures, tooling inserts with conformal cooling and complex micro-series are manufactured from stainless steel, tool steel, nickel, cobalt-chrome and titanium alloys; fields of application are in particular the dental sector (e.g. dentures and orthodontics) and general industry. The company supports customers from consulting through commissioning to support with a personal contact person. Deliveries and systems exist in Switzerland, Germany and Austria.
- Site
- Zürich, Switzerland
- Processes
- Metal 3D printing (powder bed, additive manufacturing), Consulting and support for getting started with in-house metal 3D printing, Support and personal contact person, Sieving station for powder conditioning and reuse
- Materials
- Stainless steel, Tool steel, Ni-718, Cobalt chrome, Ni-C22, Titanium, Stainless steel (316L), Tool steel (M300)
- Industries
- Dental, Industrial
- 01
Consulting and support for getting started with in-house metal 3D printing
- 02
Development of mechanics, electronics, software & firmware (proprietary)
- 03
Manufacturing of metal 3D printers (powder bed) & sieving station
- 04
Delivery & commissioning at the customer
- 05
Support and personal contact person
Materials & Processes
Stainless steel 1.4404 (316L)
Corrosion-resistant stainless steel for parts requiring high corrosion resistance.
Tool steel 1.2709 (M300)
Tool steel for mold making, tooling inserts with conformal cooling and fixtures.
Nickel-based alloy Ni-718
Nickel-based alloy for industrial applications with high demands.
Nickel-based alloy Ni-C22
Nickel-chromium alloy with high corrosion resistance for demanding environments.
Cobalt-chrome (CoCrW)
Cobalt-chrome alloy for dental applications such as crowns, bridges and prosthetic clasps.
Titanium 3.7165 (TiAl6V4)
Lightweight, high-strength titanium material, among other things for dental components.
Locations
Zürich
CHHeadquarters, Development & Production
- Lot size
- Prototypes, complex micro-series
- Materials
- 316L, 1.2709 (M300), Ni-718, Ni-C22, CoCrW, Ti6Al4V
- Metal 3D printer (powder bed, approx. 800 x 1000 x 1750 mm, in-house development)
- Sieving station for powder conditioning (approx. 320 x 610 x 1550 mm)
- Cartridge system for closed powder handling
Parts & Applications
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal 3D printing (powder bed, additive manufacturing)Additive | – | – | – | complex micro-series | Stainless steel 1.4404 (316L), Tool steel 1.2709 (M300), Ni-718 (2.4668), Cobalt chrome CoCrW, Ni-C22 (2.4602), Titanium 3.7165 (TiAl6V4/Ti6Al4V) |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal 3D printer (powder bed) | a-metal AG | – | Printer dimensions approx. 800 mm x 1000 mm x 1750 mm | – | Zürich |
| Sieving station (powder conditioning) | a-metal AG | – | approx. 320 mm x 610 mm x 1550 mm | – | Zürich |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 2021
Proof of Concept: technological breakthrough
- 2022
BRIDGE Proof of Concept funding as external validation of the technological development
- 2023
Launch of pilot program and first pilot customer
- 2024
First delivery and further systems
- 2025
Pre-series launch and sales partnerships
- 2026
Presentation of the series machine at formnext in Frankfurt (planned)