Arc Impact Launched AM2 Binder Jet Framework
Aerospace manufacturers can use this four-stage production workflow to improve process stability.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Manufacturing
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Arc Impact has introduced its AM2 Production framework, designed to streamline binder jet 3D printing in the aerospace and defense sector. The system manages the entire workflow from initial benchmarking through final scale-up.
Why it matters
Aerospace programs frequently encounter failure when production workflows lack sufficient stability for rigorous validation. This framework addresses that by integrating powder selection, sintering, machining, and finishing into a unified process.
The AM2 Production framework incorporates 4 distinct stages of development, including benchmarking and scale-up, to manage high-temperature thermal management systems and space-based optics.
The players
Arc Impact
A manufacturer of additive printing systems and software for industrial applications.
HP
A global technology company that provides industrial 3D printing hardware and metal binder jetting solutions.
Indo-MIM
A global supplier specializing in metal injection molding and precision manufacturing.
The details
The framework utilizes the company's X-Series printer systems, specifically the X25Pro and X160Pro, alongside Live Suite software. The software enables scan-based deformation correction and tolerance tracking to predict dimensional accuracy after the sintering of metal or ceramic materials like silicon carbide.
Timeline
2023: HP and Indo-MIM entered a partnership to scale metal binder jetting using Metal Jet S100 systems.
October 22, 2026: The AMA: Software 2026 event will host presentations and panels on this technology.
Market Landscape
This framework follows the industry trend established by the 2023 HP and Indo-MIM partnership, which focused on scaling binder jetting for high-volume metal production. The move reflects a broader sector pivot toward integrating software-driven tolerance tracking to standardize additive manufacturing.
Operators in aerospace should evaluate if their current binder jet workflows lack the documented stability required for defense-grade validation. Focus on assessing whether current software suites provide the tolerance tracking necessary to mitigate deformation during the sintering stage.
The takeaway
Reliable aerospace manufacturing requires shifting from experimental setups to validated, multi-stage production frameworks. Track dimensional performance metrics closely during the sintering phase to identify where workflow instabilities may occur in your current additive process.
What happens next
The AMA: Software 2026 event will provide additional technical insights into software-led production workflows on October 22, 2026.
Further reading
For more on industry-wide advancements in production systems, see the latest updates in Manufacturing.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 3D Printing Industry.
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