YBI and XJet Grow Partnership with Metal AM System

XJet reports that Youngstown Business Incubator (YBI) has acquired a Carmel 1400M Metal additive manufacturing (AM) solution. The system will be housed at Humtown Products, a YBI partner and America Makes member.

Based in Youngstown, OH, YBI is viewed as an AM hub that provides local innovators and businesses with access to additive manufacturing technologies. This latest acquisition builds on the capabilities of the XJet Carmel 1400C ceramic system installed in 2018, expanding YBI's metal production capabilities to serve industries including aerospace and defense, medical devices, and electronics in North America.

XJet’s NanoParticle Jetting technology provides a solution for producing parts at an industrial scale with detail resolution, complex internal geometries, and surface finish. The precision manufacturing capability, combined with scalable production for medium to large jobs, positions XJet's technology as a complement to YBI's existing metal production portfolio, the organizations report.

The expanded collaboration establishes  a formal strategic partnership between YBI and XJet focused on facilitating technology adoption, and a three-way collaboration with Humtown Products, offering a manufacturing ecosystem across North America. As a member of America Makes, YBI will continue its role as a regional technology facilitator while Humtown Products supports customers requiring specialized production solutions. 

“This expanded collaboration with YBI validates the exceptional value our AM technology delivers and reflects strong market confidence in our North American growth potential," says Guy Zimmerman, CEO of XJet. "With YBI’s market leadership and expertise in application support, we have the perfect partner to join us as we expand in the North American market.”

Adds Barb Ewing, CEO of YBI, “After seeing the value and impact of XJet’s ceramic AM system, we’re excited to add the metal solution to our offering. Thanks to its immensely valuable properties, metal only grows in popularity as a production material and is becoming increasingly important for many of our clients. This deepening partnership will allow us to serve more industries with greater production capabilities."

Mark Lamoncha, president and CEO of Humtown Products, highlights the strategic value of the collaboration: "We're excited to play a part in the commercialization of one of the world's premier nano-metal 3D printers. This is a new direction for Humtown, and a great opportunity for us to expand our relationships with our existing customer base and the Youngstown additive manufacturing community."

John Wilczynski, executive director of America Makes, comments: “YBI’s acquisition of the XJet metal printer marks another key ‘win’ for the Youngstown Innovation Hub for Aerospace and Defense. This cutting-edge technology significantly enhances the capabilities of the region and will further strengthen Youngstown's presence in the aerospace and defense sectors.”

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