Additive Plus unveils affordable metal 3D printer line designed for research institutions and small production teams.
The U.S.-based additive manufacturing company Additive Plus unveiled its new AO Metal line of compact metal 3D printers at RAPID+TCT 2025, targeting laboratories, universities and small production teams with affordable high-performance printing solutions.
The product line features three models—the A30, A50, and A100—designed to provide advanced metal printing capabilities without the substantial investment typically required for such technology.
“Hands-on access to metal 3D printing shouldn’t require a six-figure investment,” said Ashkhen Ovsepyan, Founder and CEO of Additive Plus. “We built AO Metal to support researchers, universities, and small-scale innovators who are pushing material boundaries but need tools that fit their space and budget.”
Each printer in the AO Metal series offers open process parameters, allowing users complete control over laser power, scanning strategies, and thermal management. This flexibility is particularly valuable for material research, alloy development, and prototyping applications.
The systems feature a distinctive laser configuration with both infrared and blue laser options, enabling users to work with challenging materials including copper, gold, and high-entropy alloys—providing exceptional material versatility at this scale.
At RAPID+TCT 2025, Additive Plus demonstrated a complete powder-to-part workflow solution through partnerships with 3DLAB and Verder Scientific. This integrated system includes the ATO Lab+ desktop atomizer for in-house production of custom spherical powders, Microtrac X2 for particle analysis to validate materials, and the AO Metal printers for small-batch or experimental applications.
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According to the company, this modular ecosystem helps accelerate material development, reduce lead times, and deliver an all-in-one solution specifically designed for technical programs and applied materials laboratories.
