ExOne launches Detroit production of BJT printheads
ExOne Global Holdings has announced that it has begun manufacturing Spectra Mono-Z printheads for its Binder Jetting (BJT) Additive Manufacturing machines near Detroit in Canton, Michigan, USA.
According to the company, this decision is the first step in a longer-term programme to bring additional major subsystems into US production. According to ExOne, the move supports supply chain resilience and aims to reduce reliance on international component sourcing for customers in the defence, aerospace, automotive, energy, and foundry sectors. Customers using legacy Polaris printhead systems will continue to receive support, with a defined migration path available.
Alongside domestic printhead production, the spring 2026 updates include:
- A Detroit-based parts inventory, sized to current demand and designed to scale with the installed base, intended to reduce lead times for spare parts and consumables
- A transparent annual price list, inclusive of applicable tariffs and freight to Detroit, providing more predictable total cost of ownership
- A refreshed three-tier maintenance programme (Essentials, Recommended, and Enterprise), designed to support both single-machine users and larger fleet operators; the Recommended tier has been repriced lower year-on-year, with custom pricing available for fleet customers
- Free 24/7 live phone support for all ExOne customers, complementing free remote support introduced following the company’s change of ownership in 2025
“These updates are a direct response to recent customer feedback around domestic supply, expedited parts access, predictable pricing, and support they can count on,” stated Mike Dougherty, Managing Director of Americas, ExOne Global Holdings. “Initiating printhead production in Detroit is the first step in our broader US manufacturing buildout, and it reflects the long-term commitment we’re making to our customers and to American industrial infrastructure.”
