Ashkhen Ovsepyan: Making Metal 3D Printing Accessible
The Problem:
“Innovation should have unlimited resources or zero budget,” states Ovsepyan. Traditional metal printers—often costing $500K+—force users to ration machine time, stifling experimentation. This paradox fueled Additive Plus’ bold decision to develop its own systems after a decade as a reseller.
The Solution: AO Metal Series
Debuting at RAPID + TCT 2025, these U.S.-made, compact laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) systems start at $59,000—a fraction of competitor pricing. Three models target labs, universities, and small manufacturers:
A30 (30mm build)
A50 (50mm, blue laser + 900°C platform)
A100 (100mm, dual infrared/blue lasers)
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A30 Metal 3D Printer – High Precision & Durability
A compact LPBF system with one 200-watt laser for small series metal production.
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Technology:
Metal LPBF
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Metal Powders
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A50 Metal 3D Printer – High Precision & Durability
A compact LPBF system with 1x300W laser for small series metal production.
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Technology:
Metal LPBF
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Materials:
Metal Powders
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A100 Metal DMLS 3D Printer for Sale – Explore the Best Metal Printers
A compact LPBF system featuring a 300 W laser, ideal for R&D applications. The listed price refers to the 300...
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Metal Powders
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Breakthrough Capabilities:
Unlike any printers in their class, AO Metal systems feature:
🔹 Blue laser technology for printing reflective alloys (copper, gold, titanium)
🔹 Fully open architecture enabling material R&D freedom
🔹 900°C build chambers for advanced alloy development
🔹 Modular R&D Ecosystem (bundled with Verder’s CAMSIZER particle analyzer and ATO Lab Plus atomizer)
Market Impact:
Since launch, demand has been “overwhelming,” with Ovsepyan noting: “Customers need adaptable tools to test real-world applications without financial fear.” The printers address critical gaps:
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🇺🇸 Local U.S. manufacturing/support for defense and regulated industries
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💡 Democratized R&D via the $59K entry point
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⚡ Integrated workflow from powder production → analysis → printing
Vision for the Future:
While larger systems (200-250mm builds) are under consideration, Ovsepyan remains focused on empowering innovators: “Success is seeing customers create previously impossible applications. That’s the kindergarten-level joy driving us.“
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