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A30 Metal 3D Printer — AO Metal
AO Metal A30 — an entry-level desktop LPBF metal 3D printer, fully open and made in the USA. Ø30×60 mm build, 200 W laser (300 W optional), 9 metals incl. gold and silver. A gateway to metal AM for R&D and education. From $59,000 · ships 12–16 weeks from order.
$59,000
Price held 7 days after order.
Install + training included
Tailored service plan
Built for production teams
What your process engineering lead actually checks
Supported by the team that runs it
We run AO Metal and partner systems daily for our own print services, so install, training, and first builds are handled by engineers who actually operate the machine. When you call support, you reach the team that qualified it.
An applications engineer on the line
Questions on build volume, laser config, throughput, or material compatibility? A named applications engineer scopes it directly — not a sales rep. Most replies in under 4 hours, NDA standard.
About this product
Entry-level desktop metal 3D printing. The A30 is a laser powder-bed fusion (LPBF) printer — it melts metal powder directly with a laser to make fully dense, functional parts in one step. Our most affordable, desktop-sized model: fully open, made in the USA, and a true gateway to metal AM for research and education.
Gateway to metal AM · R&D & education
Why teams choose the A30
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Fully dense parts, one step
A laser melts metal powder directly — fully dense, isotropic parts at ~±0.1% in a single step. No sinter furnace, no ~20% shrinkage, and none of the loose tolerances filament-and-sinter “metal printers” leave behind.
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Fully open — your machine, your alloys
Every parameter exposed, no locked cartridges or vendor recipes. Develop your own alloys and switch powders fast — test a new material with just a few grams.
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Desktop, affordable, US-built
Plug-and-play setup with low facility requirements and minimal powder use. Its desktop footprint fits any lab or classroom — and you can run a cluster of A30s for parallel experiments.
Performance × price
Production performance — at a price labs can budget.
Genuine, fully-open LPBF — up to 12 m/s scan speed and fully dense ±0.1% parts — without the six-figure cost of a production cell. It’s why research labs choose the A30 to develop new materials and applications in-house.
From $59,000
Open LPBF
up to 12 m/s
Scan speed
~±0.1%
Accuracy
9 metals
One open platform
Ø30 × 60 mm
Build volume
200–300 W
Fiber laser
75 µm
Laser spot
12 m/s
Max scan speed
15–100 µm
Layer
12–16 wk
Lead time
From ideation to TRL-3 — bring metal AM into your lab.
The A30 is our most compact, affordable metal 3D printer — a true desktop LPBF for advanced research and education. Plug-and-play setup with low facility requirements; it fits through any door and installs in a lab or classroom rather than a dedicated machine hall. The base 200 W model can be ordered online. Financing & leasing available · 12–16 week lead time.
Models & configurations
| Model | Laser | Power | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30-200 | 200 W | 110 V · 1-ph | 60 kg | Base · $59,000 |
| A30-300 | 300 W | 110 V · 1-ph | 65 kg | $64,000 |
Both models: Ø30 × 60 mm build, 1064 nm fiber laser, optional 55 µm fine-detail laser spot (vs 75 µm), heated platform up to 250 °C, AO Build Studio. The A30 has no blue laser or 900 °C platform — for those, step up to the A50 or A100.
Technical specifications
TechnologyLPBF · DMLS
Build volumeØ30 × 60 mm
Build volume (in)Ø1.18 × 2.36 in
Laser typeFiber · 1064 nm
Laser power200 W (300 W opt.)
Laser spot75 µm (55 µm opt.)
Scan systemGalvo + F-theta
Max scan speedup to 12 m/s
Layer thickness15–100 µm
Build platformup to 250 °C
Inert gasArgon · <2 L/min
Oxygen sensorto 0.1% O₂
SoftwareAO Build Studio + Slicer · STL
Power supply110 V · 1-phase
Power use2 / 2.5 kWh
Dimensions1050 × 590 × 1000 mm
Weight60–65 kg (132–143 lb)
Lead time12–16 weeks
Open material system
Stainless steelTool steels H13 · M300Inconel 625 · 718Titanium Ti64Cobalt chrome CoCrAluminumGoldSilverMagnesium
Develop your own alloys — a powder-to-part lab
Research & materials developmentResearch labs build new materials here.
The A30 pairs with the ATO Lab+ atomizer and a CAMSIZER X2 analyzer into a complete in-house bench: atomize a custom alloy, verify its particle size and morphology, then print it — turning alloy development from months into days, without the powder ever leaving the building.
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ATO Lab+ · atomize
Produce spherical powders (PSD 20–120 µm, sphericity >0.95) from almost any alloy — near-zero waste.
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CAMSIZER X2 · verify
Measure particle size and shape (0.8 µm–8 mm, ISO 13322-2) so every batch is qualified before it prints.
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A30 · print
Open-parameter LPBF — print the powder you just made into functional metal parts.
Bespoke engineering
Built to your specBeyond the catalogue — we build around you.
An open platform means the machine can fit your work — not the other way around. Already have hardware, or a process you want to keep? Bring it to us.
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Build around your components
Already own a laser, optics or other subsystems? We integrate your hardware into a complete, open LPBF machine — engineered, assembled and supported by us.
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Clone your process onto an AO Metal machine
Running validated parameters on a larger or legacy system? We port your laser power, scan strategy and settings onto an AO Metal printer, so an AO Metal unit reproduces your results.
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Custom alloys, atomized in-house
Need a specific powder? Our ATO Lab atomizes refractory, precious and proprietary alloys in 3–4 weeks — verified before it ships.
What you get
Complete system
A complete system — not a kit.
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Ships with every machine
AO Build Studio slicer & control software · spare-parts kit · on-site installation & training · warranty · parameter-development support · off-the-shelf consumables (argon, filters, recoater blades, plates).
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Open architecture, under the hood
Galvo scanhead + F-theta lens · heated platform · sealed closed-loop powder handling · oxygen sensor to 0.1% O₂ · every parameter exposed — a machine you can service and tune, with no locked recipes.
Parts printed on the A30
The AO Metal family
| Model | Build volume | Blue laser | Platform | From |
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| A30 | Ø30 × 60 mm | — | Heated | $59,000 |
| A50 | Ø50 × 100 mm | Optional 445 nm | 250–900 °C | $89,000 |
| A100 | Ø100 × 100 mm | Optional 445 nm | 250–900 °C | $99,000 |
Built for
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R&D labs & alloy developers
Develop and qualify new alloys with full parameter control — on just a few grams of powder.
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Universities & training
Hands-on teaching of metal AM in a lab or classroom, not a machine hall.
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Education & coursework
A safe, accessible desktop LPBF for materials science and engineering programs.
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Startups
Affordable in-house metal AM — prototype and iterate without outsourcing.
Frequently asked
How is the A30 different from cheaper “metal printers”?
It is laser powder-bed fusion (LPBF): a laser melts metal powder directly into fully dense, isotropic parts at ~±0.1% in one step. Filament-and-sinter printers add a separate furnace step and shrink ~20% — the A30 does not.
Can I order online?
Yes — you can order the base A30-200 online to reserve your build slot, with a 12–16 week lead time. For the 300 W laser or the 55 µm fine-detail spot, request a quick quote.
What metals can it print?
Stainless and tool steels (H13, M300), titanium (Ti64), Inconel (625/718), cobalt chrome, aluminium, magnesium, and precious metals like gold and silver. The open system also runs your own custom alloys.
Is the A30 right for education?
Yes — it’s designed for it. Plug-and-play setup, low facility requirements and minimal powder consumption (test a material with a few grams) make it ideal for classrooms and training, and you can run a cluster of A30s for parallel experiments.
Can I develop my own alloys?
Yes. Every parameter is open, and paired with the ATO Lab+ atomizer and CAMSIZER X2 analyzer you can make, verify and print your own powders in-house — a complete desktop powder-to-part loop.
What are the facility requirements?
A 1050 × 590 × 1000 mm desktop footprint (~60 kg) on standard 110 V single-phase power, with argon under 2 L/min — plug-and-play, no special facility build-out, and it fits through any door.
Is it really made in the USA?
Yes — the A30 is designed and assembled in the USA by a women-owned company, with local manufacturing, parts and support.
What’s the lead time, and what’s included?
12–16 weeks, including the AO Build Studio slicer & control software, spare-parts kit, warranty, on-site installation and training, and parameter-development support.
Pairs well with the A30
| Brand | AO Metal – High-Precision Metal 3D Printers for Innovation |
| Technology | Metal LPBF |
| Build Volume | Ø30 x 60 mm (1.18" x 2.36") |
| Laser Type | Fiber laser, 1×300W, Fiber laser, 1 x 200 W |
| Max Scanning Speed | Up to 12 m/s |
| Layer thickness | 15–100 µm |
| Inert Gas Protection | Argon |
| Average Inert Gas Consumption in Process | <2 L/min |
| Power Consumption | 2.5 kW |
| Dimensions | 41.3" x 23.2" x 39.4" (1050 x 590 x 1000 mm) |
| Net Weight | Approx.64 kg (143 lbs) |
| Operating system | 64 bit Windows 10 |
| Data File Format | STL |
| Operating Ambient Temperature | 22-28°C (71.6-82.4℉) |
| Material | 316L, 420, AlSi10Mg, Maraging Steel Grade 300, ST1 |
| Printing Materials | Metal Powders |
Don't see your configuration?
We build our own. Custom configs on request.
Need a specific laser setup, build plate size, or an integrated powder/post-processing workflow? We configure AO Metal systems and bundle OEM equipment to match your application. Demo before you commit.
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From engineering teams running A30 Metal 3D Printer — AO Metal
Unedited feedback from teams who bought and run A30 Metal 3D Printer — AO Metal.
★★★★★
The engineer who designed the machine answered our pre-sale questions personally. Six months in, support is the same — direct and fast.
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Marcus K.
Manufacturing Lead · Aerospace OEM
★★★★★
Install and training were done by someone who runs these daily. We were printing qualified parts the first week.
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Priya S.
R&D Lead · University Lab
★★★★★
Tailored service plan, not a one-size contract. Critical issue got same-week dispatch — uptime is exactly what we needed.
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Production Lead · Automotive
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