Additive Manufacturing has been identified by both government and education experts as a critical solution in smart manufacturing and an important component of Industry 4.0. Future technicians, engineers and scientists are often limited in hands-on training because of the high cost, centralization and unavailability of the metal additive manufacturing printers.
The Xact Metal 3D printers addresses these needs as a reliable, affordable and accessible metal powder-bed fusion 3D printer. With simple set-up, intuitive simple-to-use interface and rapid turn-around between prints, the XM200C and XM200G increases the number of students receiving important hands-on printing training.
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“Metal Additive Manufacturing, especially metal powder-bed fusion, is of great interest to our students and our industry partners. The Xact Metal platforms offer the best commercial option for individual systems that are appropriate for both education and research. HU has an Xact Metal XM200G and an XM200C operate consistently and provide fantastic performance in our Additive Manufacturing lab. Beyond processing capabilities, the Xact Metal team is also very supportive, efficient and extremely talented. HU is very happy with our partnership with Xact Metal, and we hope to continue to work together in workforce development and expanding metal Additive Manufacturing research.”
-Larry (L.J.) R. Holmes, Jr.
Executive Director, Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Materials
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
