Snowbird and Meltio integrate Engine Blue into SAMM Tech
Snowbird Technologies, Jacksonville, Florida, USA, and Meltio, Linares, Spain, have announced that they will integrate the Meltio Engine Blue into Snowbird’s SAMM Tech containerised hybrid Additive Manufacturing machine for in-situ defence repair, replacement and prototype production.
“This collaboration further validates the role of laser-wire Directed Energy Deposition technology in the most demanding defence environments,” stated Scott Morse, Chief Executive at Snowbird Technologies. “By integrating the Meltio Engine Blue into our next-generation SAMM Tech platform, we are demonstrating how laser-wire DED can deliver reliable, repeatable hybrid manufacturing at the point of need, enabling critical repair and production where traditional supply chains and infrastructure are unavailable.”
Within the ruggedised container, the platform features a patented gantry-mounted hybrid Additive Manufacturing cell. It is designed for rapid deployment, global mobility, and full compatibility with existing military logistics infrastructure.
The Engine Blue-SAMM integration supports a range of industrial metals, including aluminium, titanium, and marine-grade bronze – materials critical for defence and naval applications. The machine is also compatible with polymers.
According to Meltio, this collaboration reinforces its growing presence in defence and expeditionary manufacturing. The company stated that hybrid solutions combining additive and subtractive manufacturing are increasingly recognised as enablers for operational sustainment and readiness.
Snowbird’s SAMM Tech platform, powered by Meltio technology, has already seen real-world use in naval operations, including the rapid repair of a reverse osmosis pump aboard a US Navy vessel – reportedly preventing an early return to port and restoring freshwater generation capabilities within hours. Meltio’s wire-laser metal Additive Manufacturing technology has also been adopted across multiple global defence programmes, including deployments with military and naval forces to support onboard manufacturing, forward repair, and supply chain resilience.
“Defence organisations require manufacturing solutions that are reliable, flexible, and deployable,” added Gabriel Ortiz, America’s Channel Manager at Meltio. “Integrating the Meltio Engine Blue into Snowbird’s containerised system demonstrates how our technology can support expeditionary operations, helping defence users strengthen supply chain resilience and maintain operational readiness in the most challenging environments.”
Snowbird and Meltio will present their hybrid solution at the 10th Annual Military Additive Manufacturing Summit & Technology Showcase (MILAM), scheduled to take place February 3–5, 2026, in Tampa, Florida.
