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FusionX shown publicly alongside printed metal parts, with application discussions across the three days.
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Where our systems have been shown, who we have met, and the parts that came out of the machines. All photography here is our own.
17 to 20 November 2026
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Four days, one stand, and our metal 3D printers running in front of you. Come and watch a build, pick up the parts, and ask the engineers who designed the machines anything you like.
- See it runningLive builds on the stand, not a video loop.
- Hold the partsPrinted metal samples you can pick up and inspect.
- Meet the engineersThe people who design and build the systems, on the stand all four days.
Dates17 to 20 November 2026
WhereMesse Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Find usHall 12.0, Stand G130Final stand allocation is being confirmed with the organiser.
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Lasefinity at ICAM 2026
Our CTO presented the development of our micro-wire laser DED technology, the process behind high-precision cladding and surface restoration, to the additive manufacturing research community at ICAM 2026.
October 2026 · ASTM International Conference on Additive Manufacturing
Advancing additive cladding: development of a micro-wire laser DED for high precision and sustainable surface restoration
Talk to us about micro-wire DEDA big thank you to everyone who attended, asked thoughtful questions, and showed such genuine interest in what we are developing. It was really encouraging to see the research appreciated and to have such useful discussions around the technology.
I also want to recognise our Lasefinity hero, Abdul Khadar Syed, whose effort, persistence and technical contribution have played a huge part in turning our micro-wire idea into reality, and to thank the rest of the Lasefinity team for their continued hard work, problem-solving and determination.
What started as an ambitious idea is steadily becoming a real technology, and that only happens because of the people behind it. Proud of the team, grateful for the journey, and excited about where we take micro-wire DED next.
Dr Prveen Bidare, Chief Technology Officer
Exhibitions
Where you can meet us
We show the systems in person because a metal AM purchase is easier to judge with the machine in front of you. Ask us where we will be next.
Shenzhen, China
Formnext Asia
Meeting the international additive manufacturing ecosystem: suppliers, integrators and research groups.
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Systems, parts and people
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TCT 3Sixty · BirminghamApplication discussions with real hardware and metal parts on the stand.
ICAM 2026 · ASTM AM CoEPresenting our micro-wire laser DED research to the AM community.
Formnext Asia · ShenzhenWorking inside the international additive manufacturing ecosystem.
Metal AM partsLattices, fine features and complex geometry produced on our systems.
Buyer engagementProcess, applications and adoption discussed directly with engineers.Industry presencePublic activity and visibility well beyond a website.Latest writing
From research and documents
Technical notes published alongside the product work.
Blog · 16 min read
Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM)
Explore essential metal 3D printing design rules, including wall thickness, overhangs, support structures, and cost optimisation for reliable manufacturing.
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Blog · 14 min read
Metal 3D Printing Applications
Explore metal 3D printing applications across aerospace, medical, automotive, tooling and energy, with real-world examples and process selection tips.
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Blog · 13 min read
What Is Directed Energy Deposition (DED)?
A clear guide to directed energy deposition (DED): how wire-fed metal 3D printing works, the main DED types, the metals it uses, and where it is used.
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Blog · 12 min read
Metal 3D Printing Materials Explained
Explore metal 3D printing materials, including stainless steel, titanium, aluminium, nickel, copper and more. Compare properties, uses and AM considerations.
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Blog · 10 min read
Metal 3D Printing in Education
Learn how to set up a safe metal 3D printing lab for education, including machine selection, student training, safety, materials, post-processing and research.
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Blog · 11 min read
What Is Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF)?
Learn how laser powder bed fusion works, how LPBF differs from SLM, DMLS, DED and binder jetting, and what affects part quality, cost and build time.
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Blog · 14 min read
Wire vs Powder Metal 3D Printing
Compare wire vs powder metal 3D printing on safety, cost, detail, build size and finishing to choose the right system for the parts you make.
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Blog · 12 min read
Metal 3D Printers for Small Businesses
When does bringing a metal 3D printer in-house make sense for a small business? Applications, real costs, infrastructure, skills and how to choose the right system.
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White paper · 5 min read
Combining additive and subtractive manufacturing for better metal parts
Why deposition, machining, finishing and repair increasingly belong inside a single manufacturing strategy rather than competing with one another.
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L-PBF and complex, compact heat sink design
TPMS lattices, thermal performance and what is actually manufacturable at 20-50 µm layers.
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Blog · 7 min read
The future of tool manufacturing with metal AM
Porosity, residual stress, cracking and the post-processing that decides whether a printed tool survives.
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