XJet launches compact Carmel Pro AM machine for metals and ceramics
XJet, Rehovot, Israel, has announced the Carmel Pro, a metal and ceramic Additive Manufacturing machine based on the company’s NanoParticle Jetting (NPJ) technology, a proprietary form of Binder Jetting (BJT). The compact machine represents a 60-70% reduction in initial investment compared to XJet’s existing Carmel machines, making it accessible to small-to-medium enterprises, research centres and premium jewellery manufacturers.
“The Carmel Pro represents a significant milestone in democratising access to industrial, powderless and safe metal and ceramic Additive Manufacturing,” stated Guy Zimmerman, CEO of XJet. “By delivering the same precision and material capabilities of our larger systems in a compact, cost-efficient format, we’re enabling a new generation of manufacturers, designers, and researchers to leverage the unique advantages of NanoParticle Jetting technology.”
Multi-material capability and automation
The Carmel Pro features multi-material Additive Manufacturing capability with four material channels and is fully compatible with XJet’s complete portfolio of metal and ceramic inks, including the company’s precious metals capabilities. XJet intends to further expand the machine’s capabilities into high-value materials and specialised applications.
The Carmel Pro introduces smart automation features designed for ease of use and minimal operator intervention. Single-button job starts with automated pre-checks, guided setup wizards, and self-monitoring systems make the platform well-suited for non-expert users and shift operators.
The machine requires less than a twenty-minute turnaround between jobs, with rapid cleaning and setup processes intended to minimise downtime. This, combined with XJet’s full ink recirculation system, enables faster, more convenient production whilst working to ensure maximum material usage during production.
Zimmerman added, “We are leveraging our powderless, automated Print-Wash-Sinter process and offering it in an affordable, small-footprint format that amplifies our unique value proposition for sustainability and eco-efficiency to the maximum.”.
Expanding market reach
The launch of Carmel Pro is intended as a strategic move by XJet to expand its market beyond large-scale industrial manufacturing players to serve small-to-medium-sized enterprises, startups, and research institutes and universities that focus on product and technology development. XJet’s existing product portfolio, featuring the Carmel 5000X, 1400C and 1400M, was developed to deliver serial production at an industrial level. In contrast, the organisations targeted by Carmel Pro require flexible, compact Additive Manufacturing machines that fit their budgets and space requirements while still delivering part quality, freedom in product design and material advancements.
“We’ve seen incredible innovation happening in smaller organisations – startups developing breakthrough medical devices, university labs pushing the boundaries of materials science, and independent jewellery designers creating extraordinary pieces,” Zimmerman continued. “These innovators have been locked out of advanced metal and ceramic 3D printing because of cost and complexity barriers. The Carmel Pro changes that equation entirely. We’re not just selling a machine; we’re enabling the next generation of manufacturing innovators to bring their ideas to life.”
The Carmel Pro is now open for pre-booking ahead of Formnext 2026 and is expected to be commercially available in Q2 2026. Further details will be shown at XJet booth 11.0-D11 at the show.
