Mastrex has introduced its new MX series of LPBF systems, a line of laser powder bed fusion equipment designed to be more accessible. The company aims to lower the entry cost for metal additive manufacturing, targeting small businesses, workshops, and research centers that need to produce complex parts without making million-dollar investments.
Affordable LPBF: Specifications and Technical Scope 🛠️
The MX series systems use conventional LPBF technology, but with an optimized design to reduce acquisition and operation costs. Mastrex has simplified certain components without sacrificing the quality of metal powder fusion. The result is a machine capable of manufacturing functional prototypes, custom components, and small batches with good dimensional accuracy. The company assures that maintenance and energy consumption have also been adjusted to be viable in budget-constrained environments, expanding access to sectors that previously could not afford this technology.
Finally, printing metal without selling a kidney 😅
Until now, owning a metal 3D printer was like buying a luxury car: exciting, but the mortgage reminded you of your place in the world. With Mastrex's MX series, small workshops will be able to melt titanium powder without having to pawn grandpa's tools. Sure, you'll still have to explain to the accountant that steel powder isn't an expense for coffee machine condiments, but at least the entry price no longer hurts as much.