AO Metal series brings affordable PBF-LB Additive Manufacturing to labs and universities
April 11, 2025
Additive Plus, based in Torrance, California, USA, has launched AO Metal, its first in-house developed line of compact metal Additive Manufacturing machines. The product family – comprising the A30, A50, and A100 models – is engineered to meet the needs of labs, universities, and small production teams seeking high-performance metal Additive Manufacturing in a compact, affordable package.
“Hands-on access to metal 3D printing shouldn’t require a six-figure investment,” said Ashkhen Ovsepyan, Founder and CEO of Additive Plus. “We built AO Metal to support researchers, universities, and small-scale innovators who are pushing material boundaries but need tools that fit their space and budget.”
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Each AO Metal machine supports open process parameters, giving users full control over laser power, scan strategies, and thermal management – key for material research, alloy development, and prototyping. A unique laser setup, with infrared and blue laser options, allows for manufacturing traditionally difficult materials like copper, gold, and high-entropy alloys, providing unmatched material flexibility at this scale.
This modular ecosystem, introduced at this year’s RAPID + TCT 2025, is reported to enable faster material development, reduce lead times, and offer an all-in-one solution for technical programmes and applied material labs. The cost of the AO Metal range starts at $59,000.
