MELD Manufacturing Corporation is an American technology company at the forefront of the metal additive manufacturing industry that holds over a dozen patents for the MELD technology and has been operating for over a decade. MELD has developed its technology as a game changer for manufacturing and the way we think about building, joining, coating, and repairing materials. MELD offers the possibility to rethink the limitations of your material and the potential to explore novel concepts for your application.
MELD Manufacturing Corporation offers 3D printing and hybrid machines for printing metal components using the MELD process, which is a patented revolutionary solid-state technology for additive manufacturing of metal parts without melting the metal. MELD’s purpose is to disrupt the manufacturing and repair of metals, both on Earth and in space, by harnessing the power of 3D printing. With our award-winning, patented technology, MELD Manufacturing aims to deliver reliable equipment that enables printing in any metal, at any size, and at unsurpassed speed, while maintaining forged properties. By pushing the boundaries of additive manufacturing, MELD Manufacturing is dedicated to serving humanity and revolutionizing the way we create and repair metal components.
More information can be found in this podcast episode!
Recent News
- MELD Releases Its Next Generation of MELD Machines
Christiansburg, Virginia – September 19, 2025: MELD Manufacturing Corporation announces the release of its new line of machines – the DragonForgeTM Series. The machine line introduces equipment specifically adapted …Read more “MELD Releases Its Next Generation of MELD Machines “
- University of Sydney installs its first MELD MachineThe university will be focusing its research on AFSD for civil structures and hybrid manufacturing. Christiansburg, Virginia – August 25, 2025: The University of Sydney has installed its first …
Read more “University of Sydney installs its first MELD Machine”
- MELD Awarded in 2025 Best Places to Work in VirginiaCHRISTIANSBURG, VA – January 24, 2025 – MELD Manufacturing Corporation has been recognized as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Virginia by Virginia Business in partnership …
Read more “MELD Awarded in 2025 Best Places to Work in Virginia”
- MELD Manufacturing Wins a Coolest Thing Made in Virginia AwardChristiansburg, VA – December 5, 2024 – MELD Manufacturing has won a Coolest Thing Made in Virginia award! This honor, presented by the Virginia Manufacturers Association, recognized MELD’s innovative …
Read more “MELD Manufacturing Wins a Coolest Thing Made in Virginia Award”
- MELD PrintWorks Welcomes Larry Vicari as PresidentChristiansburg, VA – October 14, 2024 – MELD PrintWorks Corporation, a spin-off of MELD Manufacturing Corporation and a leader in 3D metal printing, is pleased to announce the appointment …
Read more “MELD PrintWorks Welcomes Larry Vicari as President”
- Celebrating the Two-Year Anniversary of the CHIPS and Science Act: A Milestone for Innovation and ManufacturingTwo years ago, the CHIPS and Science Act was enacted, thanks in part to the efforts of Senator Tim Kaine. This landmark legislation was designed to boost private investment …
- MELD Manufacturing Corporation Announces Delivery of MELD K2 Machine to NIAR at Wichita StateCHRISTIANSBURG, VA – September 11, 2024 — MELD Manufacturing Corporation is pleased to announce the successful delivery of a MELD K2 machine to the National Institute for Aviation Research …
- MELD Manufacturing Awarded $975 Million Contract by the U.S. Air Force’s Rapid Sustainment OfficeChristiansburg, VA – August 19, 2024 — MELD Manufacturing announces that it has been awarded a $975 million contract by the United States Air Force to support the Rapid …
- MELD Manufacturing Hosts Successful Inaugural UK User Group MeetingChristiansburg, VA – August 12, 2024 – MELD Manufacturing, a leader in additive manufacturing technology, successfully hosted its inaugural United Kingdom User Group Meeting on July 29, 2024, at …
Read more “MELD Manufacturing Hosts Successful Inaugural UK User Group Meeting”
- MELD CEO Nanci Hardwick Appointed to GO Virginia Region 2 CouncilWe are proud to announce that Nanci Hardwick, the CEO of MELD Manufacturing, has been appointed to serve on the council of GO Virginia Region 2. This prestigious appointment …
Read more “MELD CEO Nanci Hardwick Appointed to GO Virginia Region 2 Council”
- The CCAM Advisory Board Visits MELDMELD Welcomes CCAM Advisory Board for an Exclusive Tour On a beautiful Wednesday afternoon, May 22nd, MELD had the distinct pleasure of hosting a delegation of 26 esteemed individuals …
- TechHub Visit with AM2TechHub Visit with AM2 We were absolutely thrilled to co-host the inaugural all-hands meeting of AM2, Virginia’s Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Manufacturing Tech Hub Consortium, alongside MELD. It was …
- Representative Robert Wittman and members of the Armed Services Committee visited MELD.MELD Manufacturing Corporation was honored to host Representative Robert Wittman, Armed Services Committee Professional Staff Members David Sienicki and James Vallario, and Major Cassie Steiner who visited MELD Manufacturing …
Read more “Representative Robert Wittman and members of the Armed Services Committee visited MELD.”
- MELD Manufacturing and Team win Mil AM 2024 Technical Achievement Award in 3D Printing InnovationChristiansburg, Virginia, January 22 2024 – MELD Manufacturing Corporation, inventors of Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD) technology, was selected for the MilAM 2024 Technical Achievement Award for 3D Printing Innovation. The …
- MELD Manufacturing Named Finalist for MIL AM 2024 Technical Achievement Award in 3D Printing InnovationMELD Manufacturing Corporation, inventors of Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD) technology, has been announced as a finalist for the MIL AM 2024 Technical Achievement Award for 3D Printing Innovation. The prestigious …
- FOOKE GmbH Becomes and Authorized Integrator for MELD Manufacturing CorporationFrankfurt, Germany November 8, 2023 – From Formnext 2023, MELD Manufacturing Corporation announced that FOOKE GmbH has become an authorized integrator for MELD’s revolutionary 3D printing for metal technology. …
Read more “FOOKE GmbH Becomes and Authorized Integrator for MELD Manufacturing Corporation”
- MELD Manufacturing Announces Partnership with Sumitomo Corporation in Japan10/03/2023 MELD Manufacturing Corporation, large scale metal printer OEM, today announced that it has partnered with Sumitomo Corporation, a leading Fortune 500 global trading and business investment company, to …
Read more “MELD Manufacturing Announces Partnership with Sumitomo Corporation in Japan”
- MELD Manufacturing Corporation and Mazak MegaStir Corporation Announce Exclusive Supplier Agreement for Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD) Tools and Tool HoldersMELD Manufacturing Corporation, the pioneering leader in Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD) technology, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Mazak MegaStir Corporation, renowned for their expertise in …
- MELD Manufacturing Corporation Spins Off New CompanyMELD Manufacturing Corporation has spun off a new business creating MELD PrintWorks Corporation. MELD PrintWorks will utilize the MELD® 3D patented printing technology as an additive printing service addressing …
Read more “MELD Manufacturing Corporation Spins Off New Company”
- US Navy Selects MELD Technology for the Navy Additive Manufacturing Center of ExcellenceThe U.S. Navy has selected the MELD technology to launch the Navy Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence at Danville’s Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. The Navy showcased the …
Read more “US Navy Selects MELD Technology for the Navy Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence”
- MELD CEO Nanci Hardwick and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Examine How MELD Impacts Overseas Supply Chain IssuesMELD CEO Nanci Hardwick joined Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Sen. Tim Kaine, and Rep. Gerry Connolly at an intimate gathering of Virginia entrepreneurs and representatives from Virginia colleges and universities who are focused on …
- MELD Unveils 3PO, 3D Metal Printer Combining Additive and Subtractive Technology into One Hybrid MachineCHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia – MELD announced their newest machine, 3PO, at Formnext 2022 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It features a MELD additive system with an integrated subtractive head that …
- MELD Manufacturing Receives Advanced Concepts Award at 2022 AMUG ConferenceMELD and CEO, Nanci Hardwick, were presented with the Advanced Concepts Award at the 2022 Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Conference. The annual conference was held in Chicago, Illinois. …
Read more “MELD Manufacturing Receives Advanced Concepts Award at 2022 AMUG Conference”
- MELD Selected for World’s Largest Metal PrinterFrom the US Army’s annual meeting in Washington, DC, MELD Manufacturing Corporation announces that MELD technology will be used to leverage 3D printing at an unprecedented size. Selected for …
- MELD Manufacturing CEO receives 2021 Business Leader AwardMontgomery County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sharon Scott presented Nanci Hardwick with the 2021 Business Leader Award at Chamber headquarters in Virginia. Scott stated “This is a fitting …
Read more “MELD Manufacturing CEO receives 2021 Business Leader Award”
- MELD Manufacturing Talks Solid-State Metal 3D Printing3D Natives interviewed CEO Nanci Hardwick about the company and its future. Read more here: https://www.3dnatives.com/en/meld-manufacturing-on-solid-state-3d-printing-of-metal-parts/#!
- Army Program Confirms that MELD® Printed Titanium Meets Requirements for Ti6-4 ForgingsMELD Manufacturing Corporation, developer and provider of MELD 3D printing machines for metal, has released data confirming that the process produces titanium meeting the ASTM and AMS standard requirements …
Read more “Army Program Confirms that MELD® Printed Titanium Meets Requirements for Ti6-4 Forgings”
- NAVY awards $1.5M contract for MELD technology for metal printing and repairMELD Manufacturing Corporation, developer and provider of MELD® 3D printing machines for metal, has been awarded a contract from the US Navy following success in demonstration of printing metals …
Read more “NAVY awards $1.5M contract for MELD technology for metal printing and repair”
- MELD in Spanish by AMMA 3D and 3D in Metal Dec 1stLatin American MELD distributor 3D in Metal will be a guest of the Asociación Mexicana de Manufactura Aditiva y 3D to provide an in depth review of the MELD process …
Read more “MELD in Spanish by AMMA 3D and 3D in Metal Dec 1st”
- 3D in Metal selected for distribution of MELD® machines and services in Latin AmericaMELD Manufacturing Corporation announces a new distributor partnership with 3D in Metal. 3D in Metal serves the Spanish speaking countries in North, Central and South America from offices in …
Read more “3D in Metal selected for distribution of MELD® machines and services in Latin America”
