Metal Additive Machine Deployment Scales for Electronics
Electronics manufacturers are integrating multi-laser 3D printing to boost throughput for high-volume parts production.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Manufacturing
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AmPro Innovations has secured an order for more than 100 metal additive manufacturing machines from a consumer electronics producer. The deal marks a significant expansion for the Melbourne-based company as it scales its international reach.
Why it matters
The contract validates the throughput capabilities of large-format powder bed fusion technology for high-volume consumer electronics production. It signals a move toward incorporating high-speed, multi-laser additive systems in industrial manufacturing pipelines.
The order covers more than 100 SP450 machines, each equipped with eight 500 W lasers and a build volume of 450 by 450 by 300 mm. The financial value of the contract and the exact delivery timeline were not disclosed.
The players
AmPro Innovations
An Australia-based manufacturer of metal additive manufacturing systems focused on industrial production technology.
UnionTech
A Shanghai-based manufacturing technology firm that serves as the distribution partner for the Americas.
The details
The SP450 system is designed for high-density production using bi-directional powder recoating and automatic recycling to maintain material efficiency. Operators benefit from the integrated substrate heating and an inert argon gas chamber, which support consistent metallurgical properties across large build volumes. By leveraging eight simultaneous lasers, the machine is configured to increase part throughput in environments where traditional casting or machining may reach capacity limits.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: The order for the machines was confirmed.
November 2026: AmPro Innovations will present developments at Formnext 2026 in Frankfurt.
Market Landscape
The order follows a trend of increasing adoption of high-speed additive systems that will be a central theme at the upcoming Formnext 2026 gathering. This development highlights the shift toward using metal powder bed fusion for direct, mass-market consumer electronics fabrication.
Operators in electronics and high-precision manufacturing should monitor the output rates of multi-laser systems to determine if additive workflows can now replace traditional casting for high-volume runs. Review current production bottleneck data against the performance metrics of eight-laser systems to evaluate potential capacity upgrades.
The takeaway
Large-scale orders for multi-laser systems indicate that additive manufacturing is increasingly viable for high-speed, high-volume consumer goods. Track the performance of these installations to benchmark your own facility's throughput and material consumption costs.
What happens next
AmPro Innovations is scheduled to discuss this development during the Formnext 2026 exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany, in November 2026.
Further reading
For broader trends in advanced fabrication, explore our Manufacturing section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Metal Additive Manufacturing.
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