Meltio, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Alar and Sitres Latam partner to promote metal Additive Manufacturing in Mexico
Sitres Latam, Alar, and Tecnológico de Monterrey, all based in Mexico, have partnered to promote Meltio’s laser-wire Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Additive Manufacturing machines to companies in Mexico. Meltio’s AM technology makes it possible to create, transform and repair functional metal parts with materials such as stainless steel, titanium, Inconel and copper.
Both Alar and Tecnológico de Monterrey offer access to the technology for companies and institutions interested in developing functional parts.
Alar was reportedly the first Mexican company to integrate the Meltio M600 industrial AM machine, which was recognised as the ‘Enterprise 3D Printer of the Year (Metals)’ at the 3DPI Awards 2024. This machine operates autonomously 24/7 and allows the production of high-quality final parts with a wide range of metallic materials.
“For us at Alar, having a Meltio M600 machine represents much more than technology: it is a reflection of our commitment to innovation and advanced manufacturing,” stated Andrea Alarcón, CEO of Alar. “This alliance with Sitres and the participation of Tecnológico de Monterrey are fundamental pillars to continue promoting real and functional solutions in metal 3D printing. We are excited to be part of this transformation that will enable Mexican industry to access more agile, autonomous and competitive processes.”
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Tecnológico de Monterrey is actively participating with its Meltio M450 industrial metal AM machines. The university is strengthening its commitment to training in advanced manufacturing, giving its students the opportunity to work with industrial-level metal Additive Manufacturing tools.
Dr Ciro Ángel Rodríguez González, Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Advanced Materials and Leader of the Industrial Transformation Research Nucleus of the School of Engineering and Sciences of the Tecnológico de Monterrey System, shared, “In addition to strengthening academic training, we seek to achieve a direct impact on the productive ecosystem, since companies that require it will be able to collaborate with Tecnológico de Monterrey to take advantage of this innovative 3D metal printing technology to develop their own prototypes, explore industrial applications and train in the use of Additive Manufacturing technologies.”
Sitres Latam, Meltio’s official distributor in Mexico, brings more than a decade of experience driving Additive Manufacturing technologies. Its leadership and commitment to innovation facilitate the adoption of advanced, robust and tailored solutions for the Mexican market, promoting a sustainable and competitive industrial transition.
Sebastian Saidman, CEO of Sitres Latam, added, “Sitres, as official distributors of Meltio technology in Mexico, we are deeply excited about this collaboration that brings together three key players: a cutting-edge company like Alar, an academic institution of reference like Tecnológico de Monterrey, and the world-class innovation that Meltio represents. Seeing this synergy take shape, with M600 equipment already operational at Alar and Tec validating the capabilities of the M450, confirms to us that we are on the right path to transform the way metal parts are designed, manufactured and repaired in our country.”
