Meltio official sales partner to boost growth in US metal AM market

Meltio, a laser metal deposition technology manufacturer, has appointed AEC as an official sales and integration partner in the US. AEC will now play a key role in the distribution, system integration and support of Meltio’s metal additive manufacturing solutions across the country.

Meltio offers an innovative metal 3D printing solution that enables industrial applications through a process built around welding wire, which the company describes as the safest, cleanest and most affordable metal feedstock on the market.

As both a sales partner and systems integrator, AEC will focus on building a strong industrial ecosystem for Meltio’s technology in the US, driving business opportunities in collaboration with technology centres, machine tool builders, robotic integrators, academic institutions and industrial customers. This approach ensures that Meltio’s solutions are effectively integrated into automated and production-ready manufacturing environments.

AEC says it is excited to partner with Meltio in bringing next-generation metal additive manufacturing capabilities to its customers.

“By combining AEC’s deep experience in advanced robotic welding and turnkey automation systems with Meltio’s blue-laser, wire-fed metal 3D printing technology, we can deliver practical, production-ready additive solutions,” says Bobby Larmer, CEO of AEC. “This welding-wire-based process gives manufacturers a safer, cleaner and more cost-effective path to high-deposition, near-net-shape production, repair and hybrid manufacturing. It’s a strong fit with our mission to engineer real-world solutions that improve performance, flexibility, and ROI for our customers.”

From Meltio’s perspective, the partnership with AEC represents a strategic step in expanding its presence in the US. Meltio technology is already deployed in industrial environments across the country, supporting production for a range of manufacturers in demanding sectors, including oil & gas, energy and heavy industry. These deployments demonstrate how wire-laser metal additive manufacturing delivers reliable, scalable and production-ready results, helping manufacturers reduce lead times, optimise material usage and increase overall operational efficiency in challenging industrial settings.

“Manufacturers today, particularly in challenging industrial sectors like oil & gas, require additive solutions that are reliable, scalable and ready for production,” says Gabriel Ortiz, America’s Channel Manager at Meltio. “Meltio’s wire-laser metal 3D printing system delivers efficiency, flexibility and operational performance in real-world industrial environments. Partnering with AEC ensures we can extend these benefits to more US manufacturers, helping them optimise processes, reduce costs and implement production-ready additive manufacturing solutions across diverse sectors.”