50 Metal AM · Binder Jetting companies in the additive manufacturing ecosystem tracked by AMPulse. Browse profiles, funding rounds, and technology details.
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Binder Jetting (BJT) is Binder Jetting: liquid binder is deposited onto a powder bed to form green parts, then sintered; enables high throughput and lower cost than fusion-based processes. AMPulse tracks 50 companies using Binder Jetting as a core technology, ranked below by total funding raised.
Typical materials: stainless steel, tool steels, tungsten carbide, sand, ceramics. Common applications: automotive components, tooling, foundry molds, end-use hardware.
Binder Jetting (BJT) deposits a liquid binder onto a powder bed via inkjet printheads, creating green parts that are subsequently sintered to full density. The process spans three distinct material families with very different economics: metal binder jetting (stainless steel, tool steel, tungsten carbide, occasionally titanium), sand binder jetting (silica sand for foundry molds and cores), and ceramic binder jetting (alumina, zirconia, silicon carbide). Metal BJT promises the cost-per-part economics of injection molding at low-to-mid volumes, once post-processing (debinding, sintering, infiltration) is automated. The technology has been the subject of more SPAC merger activity, OEM acquisitions, and customer-disappointment cycles than any other AM process in 2020-2024. The fundamental economic case remains compelling for the right applications, but production-grade qualification has been slower than industrial promises suggested.
Desktop Metal anchored the industrial metal BJT category with the Production System P-1 and P-50, then merged with Nano Dimension. ExOne (acquired by Desktop Metal in 2021) brought sand and metal BJT pedigree from German industrial roots. HP launched Metal Jet S100 in 2022, leveraging its inkjet platform from MJF. GE Additive's Binder Jet line targets specific superalloy applications. Voxeljet remains the dominant sand BJT player for foundry applications. Specialty entrants include 3DEO (US, single-pass jetting), Markforged Metal X (an SLS-derived metal alternative often grouped with BJT), and dental specialists. The category has consolidated significantly: most independent metal BJT startups now operate as divisions of larger AM holdings.
Metal BJT's 2020-2022 investor enthusiasm has cooled into a more realistic adoption curve. Production-grade qualification, particularly for aerospace and medical applications, has proven harder than hoped due to sintering shrinkage management, residual porosity, and post-processing complexity. The successful early adopters are concentrated in non-flight automotive (lighting brackets, EV thermal components), hand tools (Stanley Black & Decker), and medical instrument handles. Sand BJT has been the quiet winner: foundries adopting it for fast prototype molds and tooling face fewer qualification hurdles, and Voxeljet plus ExOne have steady installed-base growth. HP's Metal Jet entry has not yet generated the volume HP's MJF launch achieved in polymer.
Metal BJT's economic case will eventually be realized, but probably for a narrower set of applications than 2020 forecasts suggested. The likely winning segments are mid-volume hardware where neither machining nor casting fits cleanly, and dental and medical instruments. Sand BJT will continue gradual adoption replacing sand-casting tooling. The wildcard is whether continuous BJT processes achieve the throughput needed to compete with high-pressure die casting on its core volume segments.
Desktop Metal was a pioneer in metal and sand 3D printing systems for mass production applications.
Pioneer in binder jetting 3D printing technology for sand and metal applications. Originally acquired by Desktop Metal in 2021, then assets split following Desktop Metal bankruptcy in 2025 - metal binder jetting to Arc Impact, sand printing to Anzu Partners (merged with voxeljet as ExOne Global Holdings).
Develops high-precision metal binder jetting systems and services for mass production of complex components, achieving world-class benchmark standards with over 200,000 components produced.
A specialized medical 3D printing subsidiary focused on customized rehabilitation medical devices, including titanium hearing aids, digital dentistry solutions, orthotics, and prosthetics.
Kocel (共享装备) is one of China's largest additive manufacturing companies, specializing in industrial-scale binder jetting 3D printing for sand casting molds and cores, with global #1 market share in super sand mold 3D printers.
Produces high-purity spherical metal powders and master alloys for aerospace, medical, and industrial additive manufacturing.
Produces high-performance superalloy powders and wires for aerospace, gas turbines, and medical additive manufacturing.
Designs and commercializes patented nanostructured steel alloys for additive manufacturing (metal powders) and automotive lightweighting (sheet steel), delivering exceptional strength, ductility, and wear resistance.
Vertically integrated manufacturer of tantalum and niobium powders (spherical, nanopowder, wire) for additive manufacturing, aerospace turbines, and electronics; one of the world's largest conflict-free tantalum suppliers with 70+ year heritage.
Design, engineering and manufacturing service specializing in complex metal 3D printed components, assemblies, and subsystems with proprietary Intelligent Layering® technology.
Produces ultra-dense metal powder feedstocks and associated software that enable faster, more reliable, and higher quality 3D printing on existing hardware.
Provides industrial-scale metal additive manufacturing systems (LPBF, EB-PBF, Binder Jet), powders, and engineering services, enabling production of complex aerospace and defense components with reduced lead times and material waste.
Manufactures the patented Sharrow Propeller, a high-performance marine propeller, using advanced 3D sand-casting technology to enable rapid, on-demand production.
Provides industrial-grade Binder Jetting solutions for metal, sand, ceramic, and wax applications, specializing in large-format systems for the casting industry.
Develops Selective Electron Beam Melting (SEBM) systems and Plasma Rotating Electrode Process (PREP) powder production equipment for high-performance metal additive manufacturing, enabling complex titanium and superalloy components for aerospace and medical applications.
Produces premium gas-atomized spherical metal powders (iron, nickel, cobalt-based) for additive manufacturing and thermal spray applications, utilizing proprietary VIGA technology to achieve 99%+ density and sphericity.
Distributes and supports metal additive manufacturing systems (LPBF, DED, WAAM) and post-processing equipment across Sub-Saharan Africa, providing complete advanced manufacturing solutions for local industries.
Eco-friendly recycled titanium alloy powder (DHS®) and integrated AM solutions for high-volume consumer electronics.
Develops high-purity spherical titanium alloy powders using proprietary IPCA technology for aerospace and medical AM, achieving superior sphericity and low oxygen content.
Develops advanced binder jetting systems with novel functional binders for metal and ceramic additive manufacturing, targeting automotive, aerospace, and medical sectors with improved speed, material choice, and part quality.
A leading Chinese manufacturer specializing in metal 3D printed hydraulic components and systems, combining AI-driven design with advanced additive manufacturing technology to produce high-performance hydraulic transmission elements including servo valves, multi-directional valves, and electro-hydraulic actuators.
Headmade Materials develops and produces advanced powder-based materials (feedstocks) for industrial metal 3D printing, enabling series production through its Cold Metal Fusion technology.
Specialized distributor of spherical metal powders and wires for additive manufacturing, serving LPBF/SLM, EBM, MBJ, and WAAM processes across Europe with 12 warehouses and 50+ years of powder metallurgy expertise.
Specializes in Metal Injection Molding (MIM) and metal additive manufacturing (Binder Jetting, LPBF, LMM) for complex precision components.
Develops industrial binder jetting 3D printers for metal and sand components, reducing production costs and lead times for complex aerospace and automotive parts.
Manufactures large-format industrial sand 3D printers using binder jetting technology to produce complex molds and cores for high-precision metal casting in aerospace and automotive sectors.
Global 3D printing marketplace that compares real-time quotes from 150+ vetted manufacturers worldwide, enabling instant access to FDM, SLS, MJF, SLA, DMLS, SLM, and EBM services—from prototypes to production parts—with transparent pricing, lead times, and material selection across 95 countries.
Industrial additive manufacturing platform with AMCELL modular system for automated mass production using multiple materials simultaneously.
Korea's leading 3D printing total solution provider offering end-to-end additive manufacturing services from equipment sales to post-processing, specializing in multi-scale high-precision 3D printing from micro/nano to large-scale metal and polymer applications.
Develops AI-driven binder jetting systems and a distributed manufacturing operating system (ARCNet) for high-temperature nickel superalloy turbine components, aiming to slash aerospace qualification timelines from years to months.
Tritone Technologies has developed MoldJet®, a powder-free binder jetting process for producing metal and ceramic parts, designed for industrial-scale production with high accuracy and a wide range of materials.
Cloud-based digital manufacturing platform connecting customers to a global network of ~350 pre-qualified manufacturers for on-demand 3D printing, CNC machining, casting, and injection molding services.
Develops and fabricates multi-material metal and ceramic parts using proprietary binder-free selective powder deposition 3D printing combined with hot isostatic pressing (AM-HIP), enabling complex, high-performance components for aerospace, energy, and defense applications.
Provides on-demand manufacturing services including 3D printing (metal and plastic via SLM, SLA, SLS, MJF, PolyJet, Binder Jetting), hybrid manufacturing (vacuum casting), and CNC machining for rapid prototyping and low-volume production with no minimum order quantity.
Manufactures high-quality spherical metal powders via proprietary VIGA atomization process for additive manufacturing, aerospace, and thermal spray applications.
Tungsten and tungsten carbide metal powders optimized for additive manufacturing (binder jetting, selective laser sintering, electron beam melting), delivering high-density components for aerospace and defense applications.
Produces low-cost recycled titanium alloy powders for metal additive manufacturing from titanium scrap using a proprietary cold-forming powder technology.
A total solution provider for advanced alloy materials and additive manufacturing, specializing in the localization of high-purity spherical metal powders and industrial 3D printing equipment.
Provides chemically accelerated isotropic superfinishing (Extreme ISF® Process) for metal AM parts — removing powder, oxides, and supports while achieving ±5–25 µm tolerances and improving fatigue life, corrosion resistance, and surface finish for aerospace, medical, and industrial applications.
Manufacturer of high-sphericity metal powders for additive manufacturing, specializing in aerospace-grade titanium, superalloy, and aluminum alloys via VIGA/EIGA gas atomization with plasma spheroidization technology.
End-to-end metal and polymer additive manufacturing service platform offering design, printing, post-processing, and validation for industrial R&D and production.
Provides additive manufacturing-enabled investment casting services for thin-wall metal components, using 3D printing for rapid prototyping and production tooling to deliver complex geometries in aerospace, defense, and space sectors.
Develops desktop metal 3D printers using proprietary BMPD technology, eliminating lasers, powder beds, debinding, and HIP to reduce costs up to 10x vs. alternative metal AM technologies.
Provides metal 3D printing services, specializing in platinum and other precious metals for jewelry and high-end watchmaking applications.
Manufactures continuous belt industrial furnaces for sintering, de-binding, and stress-relieving of metal 3D printed parts, enabling high-volume post-processing for binder jetting and powder metallurgy.
Develops and manufactures industrial-grade 3D printing equipment (binder jetting, SLS, SLM, DED) and provides rapid manufacturing services for sand casting, wax patterns, and metal parts.
Provides secure additive manufacturing services for high-volume production of polymer and metal components using HP MJF and Desktop Metal technologies.
Provides on-demand additive manufacturing services for small, complex metal and polymer parts using binder jetting and other technologies, enabling rapid production and digital inventory solutions.
Nanoe offers industrial solutions for 3D ceramic and metal printing, providing a complete ecosystem including advanced debinding and sintering equipment.
Develops patient-specific medical implants and surgical guides using DMLS, SLS, and inkjet additive manufacturing for titanium, cobalt-chrome, and biocompatible polymer components, enabling scan-to-part customization for orthopedic surgery.
Binder Jetting: liquid binder is deposited onto a powder bed to form green parts, then sintered; enables high throughput and lower cost than fusion-based processes.
Based on funding data tracked by AMPulse as of 2026-06, the top Binder Jetting companies include Desktop Metal, ExOne, Digital Metal (part of Markforged, now part of Nano Dimension), 3DPAction, and Kocel. Full list of 50 tracked companies available on this page.
Binder Jetting commonly works with stainless steel, tool steels, tungsten carbide, sand, ceramics.
Primary applications for Binder Jetting include automotive components, tooling, foundry molds, end-use hardware.