AO Metal series brings affordable PBF-LB Additive Manufacturing to labs and universities
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.”
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.
