MELD Manufacturing Wins a Coolest Thing Made in Virginia Award

Christiansburg, 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 spirit within Virginia’s manufacturing sector and its vital contribution to the economic strength of the Commonwealth. The competition spanned 12 industry categories, from shipbuilding to semiconductor …

MELD PrintWorks Welcomes Larry Vicari as President

Christiansburg, 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 of Larry Vicari as President. With over 30 years of expertise in operations, engineering, and strategic leadership, Vicari is positioned to drive MELD PrintWorks’ mission to …

Celebrating the Two-Year Anniversary of the CHIPS and Science Act: A Milestone for Innovation and Manufacturing

Two 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 in domestic semiconductor manufacturing and science research across the United States. Among its many provisions, the Act established the Tech Hubs Program within the U.S. Economic …

MELD Manufacturing Corporation Announces Delivery of MELD K2 Machine to NIAR at Wichita State

CHRISTIANSBURG, 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 (NIAR) at Wichita State University. Along with the delivery, WSU-NIAR and MELD have entered into a research collaboration agreement to advance aerospace manufacturing technologies. The MELD …

MELD Manufacturing Awarded $975 Million Contract by the U.S. Air Force’s Rapid Sustainment Office

Christiansburg, 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 Sustainment Office (RSO) in optimizing the operational readiness of deployed assets. This significant contract recognizes MELD’s advanced capabilities in additive manufacturing and its vital role in …

MELD Manufacturing Hosts Successful Inaugural UK User Group Meeting

Christiansburg, 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 the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) North West. MELD appreciates the sponsorship for this event and continued partnership of Fooke GmbH. Bringing Together …

MELD CEO Nanci Hardwick Appointed to GO Virginia Region 2 Council

We 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 is a testament to her exceptional leadership and dedication to advancing innovation and economic growth in Virginia. Nanci Hardwick is not only the CEO of MELD …

The CCAM Advisory Board Visits MELD

MELD 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 from a myriad of organizations and educational institutions affiliated with the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM). It was an afternoon marked by shared knowledge, innovative …

MELD CEO Nanci Hardwick and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Examine How MELD Impacts Overseas Supply Chain Issues

MELD 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 semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, IT solutions, robotics, and other emerging technologies.  Hosted by the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation in Herndon, VA, the event highlighted big investments in “innovation and technology” …

MELD Unveils 3PO, 3D Metal Printer Combining Additive and Subtractive Technology into One Hybrid Machine

CHRISTIANSBURG, 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 is independent of the additive portion. It boasts an immense cubic build space while eliminating the need for a separate subtractive machine. 3PO, named after Star …