Empowered by Capital Large Equipment Group Jingcheng Machinery Electric Company, AVIMETAL Metal 3D Printing Equipment and Materials Business Experiences Rapid Growth

PanDen 2024-8-13 22:38 Business

-The installed capacity of metal 3D printing equipment has exceeded 100 units, accelerating the establishment of three major research, development, and production assembly bases in Beijing, Langfang, and Xuzhou, with the ability to produce 300 metal 3D printing devices annually.
-The company has independently integrated more than 20 advanced powder-making production lines such as MT-VIGA/EIGA/PREP/PA/GA, with more than 20 lines under construction or planned. Currently, it has the capacity to produce 1,000 tons of titanium alloy powder, 800 tons of high-temperature alloy powder, 200 tons of aluminum alloy powder, and 500 tons of steel powder annually. Once all production lines are completed and operational, the annual production capacity of metal powders will reach 5,000 tons.

Panda3dp.com Guide: In the field of metal 3D printing, whether focusing on printing equipment or materials, the demands for capital, talent, and market resources are exceptionally high. Most companies are hesitant to commit to both areas, but AVIMETAL(中航迈特) is an exception. Starting as a major manufacturer of metal 3D printing powder materials, it has made significant strides into the research, development, production, and sales of metal 3D printers.

In June 2024, Panda3dp.com conducted an exclusive interview with AVIMETAL(中航迈特), delving into how this industry-leading metal 3D printing company continues to drive technological innovation and industrial upgrading through its close collaboration with its parent company, the Jingcheng Machinery Electric Group(京城机电集团).

Empowered by Capital Large Equipment Group Jingcheng Machinery Electric Company

Rapidly Emerging as a Leader in High-Quality Development of the Additive Manufacturing Industry

As an industry-leading provider of one-stop manufacturing services for metal 3D printing equipment and materials, AVIMETAL(中航迈特) has consistently been committed to innovation in manufacturing technology, products, and services. By the end of 2021, AVIMETAL received strategic investment from Jingcheng Machinery Electric Group(京城机电集团)(AVIMETAL, a metal 3D printing materials manufacturer, has secured a strategic investment of 300 million yuan, with robust support from Jingcheng Machinery Electric Group.), transforming from a private enterprise into a state-controlled company. Building on its original mission of "continuously creating value for customers with advanced materials and manufacturing technology," it has incorporated Jingcheng Machinery Electric Group's mission—"Manufacturing Excellence, Equipping the World"—into its new collaborative development strategy of equipment and materials.

Jingcheng Machinery Electric Company, a municipal state-owned enterprise in Beijing, has a development history as long as the Republic itself. The company focuses on large-scale equipment manufacturing and services, filling numerous gaps in the Chinese high-precision equipment manufacturing sector, particularly in CNC machine tools. The company is a leading enterprise in China's machine tool industry, often referred to as the "mother of industrial machines." Its subsidiary, Beiyi Machine Tool(北一机床), stands as one of China's "Eighteen Arhats" core enterprises and was among the first in China to manufacture CNC milling machines and heavy-duty gantry machines. Its business spans global markets, including Europe and North America, making it a representative of international high-end equipment manufacturing. In the field of additive manufacturing, the company undertakes strategic leadership responsibilities as a primary municipal enterprise in Beijing's additive manufacturing sector.

Leveraging the strong and profound manufacturing foundation, advanced manufacturing technology, talent, and global channels of the Jingcheng Machinery Electric Group, AVIMETAL has swiftly completed its strategic layout for integrated development in metal 3D printing equipment and materials within just over a year. After assuming the role of "chain master" for the capital's additive manufacturing industry, the company further assumed a similar role in the machine tool industry. With the support of the Jingcheng Machinery Electric Group, AVIMETAL has rapidly risen as a leading enterprise in China's metal additive manufacturing industry.

Collaborative Synergy in High-Precision Machine Tools and Other Equipment Industries

Metal 3D Printing Equipment Business Advances Steadily and Far

In the field of metal 3D printing equipment, in September 2022, AVIMETAL made a significant impact by launching four laser selective melting (SLM) equipment products, officially entering the SLM metal 3D printing equipment sector.

Innovation in equipment manufacturing focuses on precision and efficiency. Focusing on high-precision, large-scale, multi-laser powder bed fusion printing equipment design and manufacturing, AVIMETAL has conducted a series of innovative R&D activities, achieving independent control over core components and software systems of metal 3D printing equipment.

In the practice of innovative manufacturing of metal 3D printing equipment, Jingcheng Machinery Electric Group's internal resources in the equipment industry have provided substantial support to AVIMETAL in areas such as equipment design, processing and assembly, production management, supply chain system construction, and comprehensive services. The company has developed more than ten models of metal 3D printing equipment, with forming sizes ranging from φ170×120mm to 1250×1250×1350mm, meeting the needs of various industries, such as large-scale equipment for aerospace (MT1250/MT800H/MT650/MT450), specialized equipment for the automotive, mold, and consumer electronics markets (MT400M/MT280), dental equipment (MT170), and research-specific equipment (MT170H). Through collaboration and complementary development with the Group's CNC machine tools and other high-end equipment industries, AVIMETAL continuously promotes the manufacturing industry toward efficiency, precision, and customization, providing high-end equipment support for manufacturing upgrades and the industrial development of end users.

AVIMETAL's series of equipment is benchmarked against and integrates the advantages of similarly positioned models in the industry, offering high precision, high efficiency, high quality, and low cost. The equipment products have been widely applied in Chinese and international markets, with over 100 units installed. The company has established a strong market presence in aerospace, aviation, medical, consumer electronics, and educational research fields, with stable equipment operation. To meet the growing market demand, the company is accelerating the establishment of three major R&D and production assembly bases in Beijing, Langfang, and Xuzhou, with the capacity to produce 300 metal 3D printing devices annually.

In-Depth Exploration of Industry Development Frontiers

Metal Powder Materials Business Continues to Lead with Innovation

In the field of 3D printing metal powder materials, AVIMETAL boasts over 15 years of experience in aerospace alloy powder preparation and new material development. The company holds a leading position in the development of high-temperature alloys, titanium alloys, and aluminum alloys for aerospace applications, filling several gaps in the industry.

The company has developed a range of alloy powders, including MT-GH3536/GH3230/GH4099/GH4169/GH5188 high-temperature alloy powders, MT-TC4 (MIM/SLM)/TA15/TC11/Ti6Al4V01 titanium alloy powders, MT-AlSi10Mg/AlMgErZr/AlSi7Mg/2219 aluminum alloy powders, MT-CoCr01/CoCr02 medical cobalt-chromium alloy powders, and MT-18Ni300/CX (Corrax)/17-4PH/15-5PH/316L steel alloy powders. These powders feature excellent sphericity, low oxygen content, and superior overall performance, and are widely used in aerospace engine hot-end components, dental crowns/bridges, orthopedic implants, consumer electronics like smartphones and watches, and in manufacturing molds for injection molding, die casting, and footwear. The company's powder products are sold globally, maintaining its position as a top-tier enterprise in the metal powder industry.

Guided by the nation's critical needs, AVIMETAL has conducted extensive innovative work in alloy composition design, powder preparation technology, printing, and heat treatment processes, consistently leading the industry in new material research and development. The company has independently developed a series of powders, including MT-AlMgErZr high-strength aluminum alloy powder, MT-K640S(X40) casting high-temperature alloy powder, MT-IN939 high-temperature alloy powder, MT-K438 casting high-temperature alloy powder, and MT-Ti2AlNb titanium alloy powder. These products not only meet the demands of cutting-edge customers but also inject new momentum into the development of the metal additive manufacturing materials industry.

With the transformation and upgrading of traditional manufacturing, the continuous advancement of Chinese projects such as large aircraft, and the increasing demand in the consumer electronics and other civilian sectors, the market outlook for metal powder materials is promising. AVIMETAL is actively expanding production capacity, with over 20 advanced powder production lines, such as MT-VIGA/EIGA/PREP/PA/GA, integrated in the company's two major powder production bases, with another 20 lines under construction or planned. The company currently has the capacity to produce 1,000 tons of titanium alloy powder, 800 tons of high-temperature alloy powder, 200 tons of aluminum alloy powder, and 500 tons of steel powder annually. Once all lines are completed and operational, the annual production capacity of metal powders will reach 5,000 tons, meeting the global market's demand for high-quality, low-cost powders on a large scale.

Through this exclusive interview, Panda3dp.com has observed that, with the strong support of Jingcheng Machinery Electric Group, AVIMETAL's metal 3D printing equipment and materials businesses are advancing in tandem, demonstrating remarkable competitiveness and broad prospects. With its exceptional technology, products, and innovative spirit, AVIMETAL is leading the development of the metal 3D printing industry, becoming a significant player in global market competition.

In the future, by accelerating integration into Jingcheng Machinery Electric Group's manufacturing industry development strategy and forming a collaborative synergy with the Group's machine tool and other high-end manufacturing genes, while adhering to a strategy driven by technological innovation, AVIMETAL will continue to strengthen its two main businesses of metal 3D printing equipment and materials. The company will pursue a path of high-quality development, providing comprehensive solutions for metal 3D printing equipment and materials to global users and contributing to the advancement of the additive manufacturing industry.

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