MELD PrintWorks
Spin-off of MELD Manufacturing that provides large-format metal 3D printed components in aluminum, copper and titanium using the solid-state MELD (Additive Friction Stir Deposition) process.
- CEO / Founder
- Nanci Hardwick
- Stage
- Active
- Key Investors
- MELD Manufacturing Corporation (parent)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Contract production of large metal components using the MELD process; design for additive manufacturing; post-production support.
Technical position · AMPulse analysis
Licensed use of the patented MELD process from parent MELD Manufacturing; a new 12,000 sq ft facility planned for 2027 to handle bigger parts on larger MELD machines.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Large, high-value metal components produced without melting, with reduced lead times and an alternative to strained casting and forging supply chains.
How They Differentiate
Solid-state, non-melting deposition (AFSD) versus the melt-based WAAM and electron-beam DED processes used by competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, defense, automotive and shipbuilding customers needing large metal parts.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; defense; automotive; shipbuilding; industrial
Competitors
Lincoln Electric Additive Solutions; Sciaky
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Building a new 12,000 sq ft facility in Christiansburg, VA, expected to be ready in 2027.
Major Milestones
2023: spun off from MELD Manufacturing; Oct 2026: announced construction of a new additive manufacturing facility in Christiansburg, VA.