One Click Metal, a leading provider of metal 3D printing solutions, announces a strategic partnership with Altem Technologies, a pioneer in additive manufacturing and product lifecycle management solutions in India, to bring affordable metal 3D printing to India. The partnership seeks to make advanced metal 3D printing technologies more accessible to small and medium-sized businesses and research institutes in India.
One Click Metal’s creative BOLDseries metal 3D printing equipment are combined with Altem Technologies’ wide distribution network and significant market experience in this alliance. Together, the companies will seek to offer reasonably priced, user-friendly metal additive manufacturing solutions especially suited to the requirements of Indian industries wishing to improve their production capacity.
Bringing Affordable Metal 3D Printing to India
The collaboration between One Click Metal and Altem Technologies solves a vital need in India’s industrial industry, where access to modern metal 3D printing technology has traditionally been limited due to cost and complexity. By collaborating, the two companies hope to democratise metal additive manufacturing and extend its benefits to a broader spectrum of industries.
“Collaborating with Altem Technologies aligns with our mission to democratise metal 3D printing. Their deep understanding of the Indian market and commitment to customer success make them an ideal partner as we expand our global footprint.”
– Martin Heller, Global Sales Director at One Click Metal, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership
For Altem Technologies, the partnership represents an important expansion of their additive manufacturing portfolio. Abhishek Kalra, Associate Vice President (Digital Manufacturing) at Altem Technologies, commented on the strategic alliance: “Partnering with One Click Metal enables us to offer cutting-edge metal 3D printing solutions to our clients. This collaboration will empower Indian manufacturers to innovate and enhance their production capabilities, keeping pace with global advancements in additive manufacturing.”
Understanding One Click Metal Technology
One Click Metal designed its BOLDseries systems with a focus on simplicity and accessibility, without sacrificing quality or capabilities. The company’s technology is based on three basic principles: ease of use, safety, and affordability.
The BOLD series printers use Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) technology, in which a high-powered laser selectively melts metal powder particles to form complex, fully dense metal objects layer by layer. What distinguishes One Click Metal’s approach is their full ecosystem, which streamlines the normally complicated metal 3D printing process.
Their systems feature:
- MPRINT printer: A compact, office-friendly metal 3D printer designed for ease of use with minimal setup requirements.
- MPUREpro powder handling station: An integrated solution for safe handling of metal powders, reducing exposure risks and simplifying the powder recovery process.
- BOLDpilot software: User-friendly interface that guides users through the entire printing process, from part preparation to post-processing.
This integrated method eliminates many of the constraints that previously made metal 3D printing inaccessible to smaller businesses. The devices require less training to use, have built-in safety safeguards, and cost substantially less than standard industrial metal 3D printing alternatives.
Benefits for Indian Manufacturing
This relationship brings more accessible metal 3D printing technologies to India, which benefits the local manufacturing ecosystem in a variety of ways. Companies may now use advanced metal additive manufacturing technology to build complicated products with shorter lead times, eliminate material waste, and create designs that would be unattainable with traditional manufacturing methods.
For research organisations, the advent of low-cost metal 3D printing technology opens up new opportunities for materials study, design exploration, and educational applications. Students and researchers can acquire practical experience with industrial-grade metal additive manufacturing, which will better prepare them for careers in advanced manufacturing.
The collaboration also aligns with India’s aim for self-reliance in manufacturing through initiatives such as “Make in India.” One Click Metal and Altem Technologies are helping to build domestic production capabilities and boost innovation in India’s manufacturing sector by making advanced manufacturing technology more accessible to more firms.
Through this partnership, both companies reaffirm their commitment to bring affordable and accessible metal 3D printing to India, making advanced manufacturing technology more accessible and supporting the country’s growing industrial base.
About One Click Metal: Founded in 2019, One Click Metal is an industrial B2B company and a subsidiary of INDEX Werke, based in Tamm near Stuttgart. The company was established with a mission to make metal 3D printing technology understandable and accessible to everyone. Their approach focuses on simplifying product solutions so that anyone can use them successfully, primarily serving small and medium-sized enterprises and research institutions.
About Altem Technologies: Altem Technologies is a well-established 3D digital experience company with nearly 15 years of industry contribution. Initially specialising in PLM software and 3D printing, Altem has evolved into a leading provider of comprehensive 3D digital solutions. Their 3D Innovation Platform offers products for various applications, including design, reverse engineering, asset digitisation, prototype manufacturing, and consultancy services across automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, healthcare, and academic research sectors.
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