Meltio, a disruptive wire-laser metal deposition additive manufacturing technology, has announced a new tri-lateral partnership with USAF veteran-owned Jupiter Machine Tool (JMT), an industry leader in repairing and building CNC machine tools and models across North America, and UnionMT (UMT), a Taiwan-based machine tool builder.
To meet the rapidly growing demand, the three companies signed an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manufacturing agreement, forming a global partnership dedicated to developing and selling Hybrid CNC Machines based on Meltio’s wire-laser metal patented Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology.
Tri-lateral partnership to develop Hybrid CNC solutions
Jupiter Machine Tool Inc., headquartered in Galesburg (USA), is a world-class total solutions provider to the advanced manufacturing industry. Jupiter offers engineering support, process improvement, quality control, service support, and production equipment to leading manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace, defence, medical, agricultural, transportation, 3C, and mining industries, among others.
JMT provides a diverse portfolio of CNC machines, including 5-axis machining, vertical and horizontal machining, turning and milling, bridge and gantry, and machining accessories. Their manufacturing services assist various industries with repair and manufacturing processes, including engineering and automation, factory maintenance, legacy overhaul, and third-party spare parts. The industries served throughout the United States include automotive, defence, die and mould, and medical.
This new collaboration with Meltio enables Jupiter Machine Tools to incorporate the Meltio Engine CNC Integration into its portfolio, allowing for the installation of a metal additive manufacturing solution in a variety of industries.
Meltio Engine CNC Integration
Meltio is at the forefront of metal additive manufacturing, developing high-performance, low-cost solutions using wire-laser metal 3D printing technology. Meltio continues to disrupt the industry by focusing on reliability, safety, and innovation, delighting customers, partners, and employees alike.
The Meltio Engine CNC Integration can manufacture complex metal parts from wire feedstock. The ability to manufacture parts from wire allows for very clean operation and material handling while also ensuring 100% material efficiency.
“The creation of a global partnership of Jupiter Machine Tool, Meltio, and UnionMT, located on three continents is extraordinary and exciting. Our tri-cultural synergy blended with diverse global technology results in the design and manufacture of 3 and 5-axis Additive-Subtractive CNC machine systems.”
– Ray Whitehead, CEO of Jupiter Machine Tool
According to Meltio Sales Director, Emilio Juárez, “Meltio’s main commitment with this new partnership with Jupiter Machine Tool offering to all types of industries in North America the ability to manage the entire manufacturing process using our unique metal 3D printing technology consisting of a Meltio head integrated into a CNC machine and a safe environment, to just produce and repair parts.”
Jupiter Machine Tools introduces a fully integrated 5-axis CNC machine powered by the Meltio 3D laser engine. In the rapidly evolving world of precision manufacturing, the 5-axis is a critical cornerstone. The CNC-Meltio integrated solution, combined with Jupiter Machine Tools’ high-quality products, exceptional customer training, and field service, will revolutionise the global additive-subtracting manufacturing industry, laying the groundwork for tomorrow’s industrial world today.
