Additive Industries sells first two MetalFab 300 Flex machines to K3D
September 3, 2024
K3D, based in Bergeijk, the Netherlands, has been announced as the launch customer for the new MetalFab 300 Flex machine from Additive Industries, headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. The company is reported to have ordered two machines.
Mark Massey, CEO of Additive Industries, commented, “We are delighted to partner with K3D as our launch customer for the MetalFab 300 Flex. Their decision to invest in our latest system highlights their confidence in our technology and their forward-thinking approach to business growth. The flexibility and scalability of the MetalFab 300 Flex will support K3D in meeting their expanding production demands while managing financial risk effectively.”
The MetalFab 300 Flex, said to be the only metal Additive Manufacturing machine with a flexible build area, was launched at the RAPID+TCT exhibition in Los Angeles, USA.
K3D became one of the first customers of Additive Industries in 2016, acquiring a MetalFab machine. As the company continues to target a broad range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, tooling, energy (including Oil & Gas), and defence, the need to expand its production capacity has increased significantly.
The investment in the MetalFab 300 Flex is seen as a strategic move to accommodate this growth, particularly for stainless steel (316L) and titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) applications.
Luuk Wissink, CEO of K3D, added, “We are very pleased to be the launching customer for the MetalFab 300 Flex. This new business model approach from Additive Industries enables us to invest our capital in smaller increments, reducing our financial, commercial, and operational risks. The ability to expand our capacity and manage our footprint as our business grows is crucial, and the MetalFab 300 Flex provides the perfect solution.”
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