Meltio
Spanish metal 3D printing company developing wire-laser Directed Energy Deposition (DED/LMD) systems — standalone printers, CNC integrations, and robotic cells — enabling affordable on-demand metal part production and repair using standard welding wire feedstock.
- CEO / Founder
- Ángel Llavero López de Villalta
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Subsidiary
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Andalusian Innovation and Development Agency (IDEA); European Union (ERDF)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Meltio M600 (industrial standalone metal 3D printer, flagship); Meltio M450; Meltio Engine for CNC Integration (hybrid CNC/3D printing kit); Meltio Engine for Industrial Robots (robotic arm integration kit); Meltio Robot Cell (turnkey ABB-robot-based metal AM solution); Meltio Laser Integration Kit; Meltio Horizon (slicing/toolpath software); Meltio Space (cloud platform); Meltio Academy (training); 500+ systems installed globally
Technological Advantage
Seamlessly integrates into existing manufacturing workflows with minimal operator interaction, reducing costs and increasing productivity.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Offers affordable, reliable, and powerful metal 3D printing systems for manufacturing and repairing metal parts.
How They Differentiate
Focus on wire-laser metal deposition that offers cost-effective and safer solutions compared to traditional powder-based systems.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
High-profile industrial end-customers and R&D organizations.
Industry Verticals
Automotive, Aerospace, Oil and Gas, Mining, Research Centers, Universities
Competitors
Markforged; Desktop Metal; Nano Dimension
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Achieved significant revenue growth and sold over 500 3D printers.
Major Milestones
2019: Founded in Linares, Spain, as joint venture with Additec technology; 2020-2021: First product portfolio established (M450, Engine CNC, Engine Robot); 2022: Meltio Robot Cell launched with ABB integration; 2023: Meltio M600 launched as flagship standalone metal printer; 2024: Series B funding (~€40M) from Amadeus Capital Partners and Notion Capital; 2024: 500+ systems installed globally; ISO 9001:2015 certification achieved; Meltio Defense vertical launched; Meltio Academy training platform launched; Validation by the French Navy
Notable Customers
French Navy; Cementos La Cruz; Büttner; aerospace and defense suppliers; oil & gas and mining operators; universities and research centers
Recent coverage of Meltio
- Meltio prints 13kg stainless-steel World Cup trophy replica in 20 hours using wire-laser DED
- Meltio partners with Phillips Corporation for RIMPAC 2026 hybrid manufacturing demonstration
- Meltio strengthens US defense distribution with qualified partner network for wire-laser DED
- Meltio Cuts Titanium Part Costs 42%, Lead Time to 58 Hours for ExxonMobil
- Meltio enables industrial robots as large-format DED 3D printers for custom metal manufacturing
Equipment deals on record
Publicly disclosed purchases or installs only.
- Phillips Hybrid Manufacturing SystemBuyer: BlueForge Alliance · Supplier: Markforged
- Meltio Engine Robot CellBuyer: Republic of Korea Marine Corps · Supplier: Meltio
- Hybrid metal additive manufacturing systemBuyer: U.S. Navy · Supplier: Meltio