New Britain, Connecticut (US), September 2, 2026.- Meltio is ramping up its support for industries in the Americas with a new wire-laser metal advanced manufacturing solution: it is releasing its Meltio Robot Cell assembled in the United States of America. Wire-laser metal additive manufacturing -Directed Energy Deposition (DED) system- has become well established and is now widely used for the production of metal parts needed by industries around the world to reduce costs and shorten lead times. This technology provides local support and adapts to customer needs.

Industries in the Americas such as automotive, defense, aerospace, mining, energy, and oil and gas, among others, have seen an increase in the need for metal parts manufacturing in recent years and are increasingly relying on Meltio’s metal 3D printing technology. The United States is leading this surge in demand for manufacturing and repairing industrial parts.

To meet these needs, Meltio today introduces the Meltio Robot Cell - assembled in the United States - for use in industrial production chains. 

This industrial solution is a turnkey wire-metal Additive Manufacturing solution to boost the performance of an industrial robotic arm in a safer, more reliable, and highly accurate way by controlling the entire process, including slicing software, Meltio Space.

This solution reduces shipping and customs delays associated with importing the system from Spain while incorporating industrial requirements specific to the U.S. market.

As Alejandro Nieto, Meltio Product Manager, comments: 

“Meltio’s main commitment with the launch of the Meltio Robot Cell assembled in the United States is to offer all types of industries the ability to manage the entire manufacturing process using our metal 3D printing technology consisting of a Meltio head integrated into a robotic arm and in a safe environment, in order to produce parts at the point of need and at the time of need.”

Alejandro Nieto adds: 

“This solution allows the customer to receive a product ready to use for robotic metal 3D printing and reduces all the transportation costs. This new hardware system allows the customer to receive a cell for robotic metal 3D printing, removing the integration process and long assembly lead times. The Meltio Robot Cell has a specific area for every supply the cell requires daily; only connecting to the inert gas and electric supply is enough to start manufacturing.”

The USA-assembled Meltio Robot Cell is compatible with Meltio’s open hardware platform, enabling the integration of Meltio’s metal 3D printing head with industrial ABB robotic arms. 

The solution provides a spacious work area and build volume designed to meet a wide range of manufacturing needs. It combines the capabilities of Meltio’s metal 3D printing head with autonomous operation, supported by integrated monitoring and safety features for industrial environments.

The robot and positioner are installed on a self-supporting platform within a laser-safe enclosure. 

The system also integrates the Meltio Engine, Meltio Space, and all necessary accessories, providing a complete solution for industrial metal additive manufacturing.

With the Meltio Robot Cell assembled in the USA, Meltio is addressing the needs of industrial customers and system integrators looking for a standardized solution for manufacturing metal parts using additive manufacturing. 

Gabriel Ortiz, Meltio North America Sales Manager, explains:

“Meltio is committed to supporting the North America industrial base on its journey towards reestablishing technological sovereignty, and providing Meltio’s technology assembled in the USA, is just a first step towards improving access and service levels to an already established customer base using what is now better understood as one of the most flexible and user friendly technology that provides real solutions to real every day problems of obsolescence, logistics nightmares, and excessive costs of operation in many cases.” 

“The Meltio Robot Cell is based on an open hardware platform that enables Meltio’s metal 3D printing head to be integrated with robotic arms from any brand. The volume and work area defined within the Meltio Robot Cell workspace are designed to meet a wide range of manufacturing needs, while Meltio’s industrial-level additive manufacturing technology enables autonomous part production through integrated monitoring and safety features.”

Plug-and-play system

The USA-assembled Meltio Robot Cell is designed as a plug-and-play solution, requiring only a single electrical power connection and a single inert gas supply. It is designed to operate in standard industrial environmental conditions within a controlled, indoor environment. The cell is not intended for outdoor use or exposure to direct sunlight, dust, or other uncontrolled environmental conditions.

A Strategic Partnership in the U.S.

This milestone has been achieved together with Meltio’s long-standing partner FORCE Automation Inc., a U.S.-based automation company with extensive expertise in robotic integration. FORCE Automation has been a key partner in supporting the integration of Meltio’s metal 3D printing technology with ABB robotic arms in the U.S. market and was Meltio’s first official ABB Robotics Integration partner in the country. With its expertise in industrial automation and robotic systems, FORCE Automation has played an important role in bringing Meltio’s robotic metal additive manufacturing technology closer to U.S. industrial customers.

Meltio Robot Cell industrial applications & use cases

The Meltio Robot Cell has been deemed the perfect fit by industrial sectors such as automotive, defense, aerospace, mining, heavy industry, and shipbuilding, and is currently being used as a solution to existing problems or as a way to improve operating efficiencies. 

The Meltio Robot Cell comes to the US with a proven success record, and the following are worth highlighting:

How Ferrita customized a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren exhaust using Wire-LMD

In the automotive sector, Swedish exhaust specialist Ferrita used the Meltio Robot Cell to manufacture four custom stainless-steel tailpipes for a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. By combining 3D scanning, CAD design and Wire-Laser Metal Deposition, the company produced complex, symmetrical geometries without the need for dedicated tooling, reducing both production time and costs by approximately 50%.

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Eurobearings elevates large-scale component manufacturing and repair with Meltio’s metal 3D printing technology

In heavy industry, Eurobearings has leveraged Meltio’s robotic metal 3D printing technology to manufacture and repair large-scale industrial components. By integrating the Meltio Engine Robot Integration with a large industrial robot mounted on a mobile gantry, the company expanded its manufacturing envelope and achieved lead-time reductions of between 30% and 50%, while significantly reducing material waste and enabling the recovery of high-value worn components.

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Cavaletto: Transitioning from manual welding to automated metal 3D printing for tool repair

In the tooling industry, Italian forging specialist Cavaletto Mario S.p.A. transitioned from manual electrode welding to the Meltio Robot Cell to automate the repair of trimming dies and punches. The robotic additive manufacturing process enabled the company to transform highly specialized manual expertise into a repeatable and controlled process, achieving 67% cost savings compared to traditional electrode welding and 20% savings compared to the complete conventional mold manufacturing process, while improving repeatability and creating a cleaner production workflow.

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Meltio Robot Cell applications

The Meltio Robot Cell enables manufacturers to produce and repair metal components efficiently while maintaining the mechanical properties required for demanding industrial applications. Its capabilities include manufacturing and feature addition, allowing functional features, specialized alloy layers, or geometric expansions to be added directly onto existing pre-machined components or forged bases with minimal CNC machining; hard-facing and cladding to rebuild worn surfaces and extend the lifespan of high-value industrial equipment; and the on-demand production of spare parts to reduce supply chain delays and inventory requirements. The system can also manufacture complex, fully dense metal components designed to withstand high fatigue loads for demanding sectors including automotive, aerospace, defense, mining, oil and gas, and construction.

About Meltio

Meltio is at the forefront of metal additive manufacturing, pioneering high-performance, affordable solutions utilizing advanced wire manufacturing technology, with a focus on reliability, safety, and innovation. Meltio continues to disrupt the industry, delighting customers, partners, and employees alike.

To learn more, visit www.meltio3d.com.