AM make's Xu Fangda: A Sixfold Annual Growth! Leading Innovation in Laser-Wire Metal 3D Printing

At the dawn of 2025, Panda3dp.com launched a special series titled “Outlook for 2025 by CEOs of 3D Printing Companies.” As part of this initiative, Xu Fangda, the General Manager of AM make, a leader in DED metal 3D printing, shared his insights on the prospects for products, technologies, and markets in the coming year.

△ Xu Fangda, General Manager of AM make, with the Laser-Wire Additive Manufacturing Equipment Laser One behind him

In 2024, China’s metal additive manufacturing industry experienced rapid development. As a crucial branch of metal 3D printing, DED wire-feeding technology showcased tremendous growth potential, injecting new vitality into the evolving 3D printing landscape. For AM make, 2024 was a transformative year. The company's revenue surged sixfold year-over-year, with multiple rounds of financing completed, gradually earning recognition from clients and the industry for its market influence and technological competitiveness.

△ AM make’s VEAM: Multi-Laser Coaxial Wire-Feeding Additive Technology

Throughout the year, AM make deeply invested in the DED laser-wire field, achieving significant progress in developing new technologies and equipment. On the technological front, the company introduced its self-developed second-generation VEAM (multi-laser coaxial wire-feeding additive technology), strategically positioning itself at the forefront of the laser-wire market. In terms of equipment, two core products were launched featuring VEAM technology:  

1. Laser One – A research-grade DED laser-wire additive manufacturing system with a deposition rate of 1 kg/h and a printing resolution of up to 5 μm, designed for smaller, precision-demanding applications.  

2. Robo L1 Series – An industrial-grade laser-wire platform capable of producing metal components with a maximum forming area of 2 meters, suitable for medium, large, and ultra-large-scale manufacturing.

△ AM make’s Laser-Wire Platforms: Laser One and Robo L1

Simultaneously, AM make made substantial strides in software innovation to optimize DED wire-feeding processes. The company launched **AMpath**, a fully self-developed CAM software powered by a data-integrated graphical engine for slicing and path planning across various additive manufacturing processes. Moreover, the **AMtwin 2.0** process monitoring software was fully upgraded, enabling real-time monitoring of key process indicators from multiple dimensions, offering dynamic control and visualization of process parameters.

△ AM make’s AMtwin 2.0 Process Monitoring Software

In recent years, laser-wire technology, characterized by its precision, high deposition rates, and exceptional stability, has emerged as a new driving force in the DED wire-feeding field, gaining increasing acceptance within the metal 3D printing industry. In 2024, AM make focused on establishing a robust presence in the laser-wire domain, significantly increasing R&D investments to deepen technological expertise. This effort has further advanced the domestic development of laser-wire additive processes and equipment, earning industry-wide recognition.

In 2024, AM make's achievements were remarkable: revenue soared sixfold, over 600 DED wire-feeding printed products were delivered, with a total weight exceeding 12,000 kg. These milestones represent a leap forward for DED wire-feeding technology, empowering intelligent manufacturing applications. Highlights include milestone achievements in the architectural sector, overcoming WAAM-related challenges in producing complex lattice structures, and exploring applications in aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, and new energy sectors. These advances gained widespread recognition from clients across various industries. Additionally, numerous industry peers visited AM make to explore potential application scenarios, fostering collaboration to advance the DED wire-feeding industrial chain.

Looking ahead to 2025, AM make will focus on two key areas:  

1. Enhancing production efficiency in laser-wire technology** by further increasing R&D investments. The company plans to unveil groundbreaking products in 2025.  

2. Expanding and diversifying DED wire-feeding application scenarios**, driving deeper integration with various industries. While the DED wire-feeding industry has gained recognition, its application scope remains limited. AM make aims to strengthen scenario adaptability, forging in-depth collaborations with leading clients to unlock new use cases.

Recently, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology reported that China’s additive manufacturing industry is expected to achieve revenue exceeding 50 billion yuan in 2024, representing a 25% growth year-over-year. By 2027, the industry is projected to scale to over 100 billion yuan. Additionally, the National Development and Reform Commission identified 3D printing as a novel productive force and a forward-looking green industry requiring strategic focus. With favorable policies and promising opportunities on the horizon, 2025 presents both opportunities and challenges for the 3D printing sector.

Guided by its mission to “enhance manufacturing efficiency through DED wire-feeding technology,” AM make will continue to collaborate with clients and partners across industries, rooting itself in practical applications, pursuing efficiency, and reducing costs. The company is committed to enabling metal additive manufacturing to play a pivotal role in global manufacturing, driving high-quality and precise development across industries.