Meltio Launches Global Additive Manufacturing Reference Site in U.S.

Meltio, manufacturer of wire-laser metal additive manufacturing solutions, and Fastech, a VA-based provider of advanced metal additive manufacturing and machining services, report the launch of the new site. Fastech’s Virginia facility is a Meltio service bureau and long-time user of Meltio’s technology, showcasing advanced metal additive manufacturing (AM) for the defense, aerospace, energy, and industrial sectors worldwide.

On October 14, 2025,  Fastech and Meltio will host an event at Fastech’s Virginia headquarters to showcase its introduction to Blue Laser technology for AM, while also celebrating a major milestone: being named the first Meltio Additive Manufacturing Reference Site in the United States. 

Meltio reports that its technology is already validated in global defense projects across Asia, Europe, and the U.S., including the USS Somerset, and is used by leading industrial organizations.

The new facility will serve as a demonstration hub for U.S. and international industries to see Meltio’s directed energy deposition (DED) wire-laser metal 3D printing solutions across multiple sectors.

The new Meltio Reference Site will specialize in producing metal parts for sectors such as defense, aerospace, naval, and education. It highlights use of wire-laser metal additive manufacturing in solving challenges: enabling on-demand repair and production in remote or operational areas, replacing obsolete or worn-out components, restoring battle-damaged equipment, and providing design flexibility. 

As part of this milestone, Fastech has acquired the Meltio M600 metal 3D printer and the Meltio Robot Cell, which will be fully operational and on display during the open house.

Meltio’s reference site will enable manufacturers across the defense, aerospace, automotive, mining, energy, oil and gas, and research sectors to test, validate, and adopt metal AM applications. The Meltio M600 industrial system and the Meltio Engine Integration Kit for industrial robots enable the production and repair of parts.

“We are proud to partner with Meltio to bring this groundbreaking reference site to life," says Alan Pearce, CEO of Fastech. "Many companies, including ours, are embracing DED technology because it enables higher tolerances, superior part definition, precision, repeatability, readiness, and reduced lead times. This site will give U.S. manufacturers the chance to experience those advantages firsthand.”

“Establishing this first global reference site in the United States reflects Meltio’s strong commitment to supporting U.S. industries," says Gabriel Ortiz, sales manager, Meltio, in the United States. "With Fastech, we are giving manufacturers the opportunity to explore cutting-edge applications, from defense to research, that demonstrate the transformative power of wire-laser metal 3D printing.”

The Meltio Engine Blue can print stainless steel, titanium, copper, aluminum, nickel, and other metals, producing parts for a range of industrial applications.

“The new Meltio Engine Blue is a breakthrough in our directed energy deposition (DED) technology, designed to meet the evolving demands of manufacturing worldwide,” says Meltio Product Manager Alejandro Nieto. “It delivers higher reliability and deposition rates, enabling faster production and superior quality. With a fiber-optic-free 1.4 kW blue laser head, integration into robotic arms and vertical machining centers is simpler, maintenance is reduced, and issues like continuous laser alignment are eliminated.”

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.