InssTek reports on alloy development success with its MX-Lab DED machine

EquipmentNewsResearch
October 25, 2024

October 25, 2024

MX-Lab developed by InssTek (Courtesy InssTek)
MX-Lab developed by InssTek (Courtesy InssTek)

InssTek, headquartered in Daejeon, South Korea, has reportedly seen significant global success with its metal Additive Manufacturing machine, MX-Lab, which continues to attract leading universities and research institutions worldwide. A recent sale to the Institut Jean Lamour (IJL), Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France, further accelerates MX-Lab’s successful global expansion. Additionally, installations are currently underway at other universities and research institutions.

The MX-Lab, independently developed by InssTek, is a dedicated Additive Manufacturing machine for material research using Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology. The most notable feature of this AM machine is its ‘Hexa Powder Feeder’ system, which allows for the precise control of up to six different material ratios during experiments. This system ensures accurate powder feeding, even in micro-amounts, making it ideal for detailed and precise research applications.

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The MX-Lab is designed specifically for research purposes, offering a compact size that allows researchers to design and conduct experiments with high flexibility and ease. Its user-friendly interface and advanced capabilities enable scientists and engineers to explore a wide range of material compositions and properties efficiently.

The MX-Lab has been adopted by universities and research institutions across 15 countries, leveraging its technology for research and development. Key customers include:

  • Brown University (USA): Focusing on innovative research in materials science and engineering
  • University of Michigan (USA): Conducting studies on high-performance alloys and Additive Manufacturing process optimisation
  • University of North Dakota: (USA): Utilizing MX-Lab for the development of multi-material structures and machine learning applications in Additive Manufacturing
  • VTT (Finland): Alloy optimisation
  • COMTES FHT a.s. (Czech Republic): To make a FGM (Functionally Gradient Materials) samples
  • KAIST (South Korea): To find new compositions of HEA (High Entropy Alloys)

An InssTek spokesperson stated, “The high interest and trust in MX-Lab’s performance and potential from research institutions are driving our success in the global market. We aim to continue partnering with more institutions to contribute to innovative technology development.”

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