Addimetal to launch its K2-2 metal Binder Jetting machine at Formnext 2024
November 7, 2024
Addimetal, based in Toulouse, France, has announced that it will launch its K2-2 metal Binder Jetting Additive Manufacturing machine at Formnext 2024, Frankfurt, Germany, November 19-22. Reported to be the first French-designed metal Binder Jetting machine, the K2-2 includes customisable build parameters and is equipped with the company’s Orion software to enable workflow integration.
After four years of development, and a successful year of beta testing, Addimetal is now offering the machine with a starting price of under €200,000.
“The K2-2 represents a game-changing advancement for industries like aerospace, automotive, luxury, and more. Our goal is to become one of the European leaders in metal Additive Manufacturing,” stated Mohamad Koubar, CEO of Addimetal. “With the K2-2, we provide a solution that bridges the gap between lab-scale research and full-scale industrial production.”
The K2-2 is capable of processing a variety of metallic powders and custom binders and features a build box measuring 200 x 200 x 200 mm. It is equipped with a wide build platform and reportedly the largest print head on the market, covering over half the platform in one pass.
The open system allows the use of non-proprietary binders, offering users greater material flexibility. It includes real-time environmental control with visual sensors to optimise the workspace for peak performance.
“Our machine’s ability to use non-proprietary consumables offers unparalleled freedom to manufacturers, providing the flexibility they need to push the limits of innovation,” said Franck Liguori, CCO of Addimetal. “We’ve designed the K2-2 to be versatile, cost-efficient, and easy to integrate into existing workflows, making it ideal for R&D teams and industrial applications alike.”
Addimetal is already in contact with companies in the aerospace, luxury goods, automotive, and watchmaking industries. The company is actively exploring strategic funding opportunities to accelerate its development and drive forward innovation in its field.
The K2-2 will be showcased at Formnext 2024 in Hall 12.0, Booth E21 under the “Choose France” banner. Addimetal will host live demonstrations of the Orion software suite throughout the event and will introduce the K2-2 to attendees.
