Xact Metal to debut Metal Printer and New Metal Powders at Formnext

Xact Metal introduces metal powders, launches the XM200G μHD metal printer and updating the development of the XM300G metal printer. The company is launching the new products at Formnext in Germany.

“Our product development efforts continue to be strong in 2025,” says Juan Mario Gomez, CEO of Xact Metal. “This year we have introduced several enhancements to our XM200G family of single- and dual-laser printers, including an optional extended build cylinder capable of printing up to 290 mm in the Z direction, a material development module reduced build size, and a low-cost, longer-life filter.”

In 2024, Xact Metal partnered with Uddeholm to supply Corrax tool steel for additive manufacturing, in support of the company’s expansion into the tooling and molding space. This partnership complemented collaborations Xact Metal has with other powder manufacturers, including Linde Advanced Material Technologies, Carpenter Technologies, and IMR Metal Powder Technologies.

“In our effort to bring complete printing solutions to customers, we are announcing two new exciting partnerships with metal suppliers,” says Gomez. “First, to further enhance our offerings in the tooling industry, we have partnered with Sandvik to supply their Osprey MAR 55 tool and high-speed steel. MAR 55 provides an alternative to H13 and Dievar metals. Second, we have partnered with Equispheres and their NExP-1 non-reactive aluminum powder to help customers in automotive and other industrial production applications reduce the complexity and challenges associated with aluminum powder handling.”

As Gomez explains, Xact Metal has developed capacity to print 5-15 μm size powder, which traditionally has been used in the metal injection molding (MIM) industry and in binder metal printers. The company's XM200G μHD LPBF printer will be able to print 5-15 μm size powder, have a laser spot size of 25 μm, a print bed of 140x140x150 mm build area (with an option of 290 mm in the z-direction), and 100, 200 or 400W of laser power. The XM200G μHD targets ow-volume manufacturing micro applications like electronics, micro mechanics, antennas and waveguides, defense and medical devices. The printer is expected to start shipping in mid-2026.

Gomez also shares how the company is "reaffirming" development of its XM300G mid-size metal printer. The printer’s performance features include one, two or four 500W or 1,000 W lasers with 100% overlapping build areas, a 300x300x400 build area, a removable build cylinder, a hopper dosing mechanism and an extended life filter. The printer size is designed to fit through a standard door. He says the company is taking orders for it and it is expected to start shipping it in the second half of 2026.

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