Metal Archives - MELD Manufacturing

University of Sydney installs its first MELD Machine

by DragonMeldCompany News, Products & Services August 29, 2025August 29, 2025No Comments

The 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 MELD Machine, adopting the ability to produce large-scale metal components with exceptional properties and performance. The machine was installed at the Sydney Manufacturing Hub’s Metallurgical Facility …

MELD PrintWorks Welcomes Larry Vicari as President

by DragonMeldCompany News October 21, 2024October 21, 2024No Comments

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 …

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

by DragonMeldCompany News September 11, 2024September 11, 2024No Comments

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

by DragonMeldCompany News August 20, 2024September 11, 2024No Comments

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

by DevopsUncategorized November 16, 2022February 29, 2024No Comments

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” …

L3 MELD machine able 3D print metal including titanium and aluminum in open air

New L3 Model MELD Machine Announced

by DragonMeldUncategorized September 15, 2020February 29, 2024No Comments

A new machine model was announced today by MELD Manufacturing Corporation. The L3 model MELD machine combines the modern aesthetics and features of the larger MELD K2 model at a reduced size and price point that may be more attractive to customers looking to enhance or expand their metal printing portfolio. The L3 machine has …

Deakin University Launches MELD Program

by DragonMeldUncategorized July 13, 2020February 29, 2024Comments are Disabled

MELD Manufacturing Corporation and Deakin University in Victoria, Australia have formed an alliance to advance the science and application of the innovative solid-state metal additive manufacturing process. Deakin University has launched a research program centered on the MELD technology and has installed a MELD machine capable of processing a wide range of metals in open air.