ADDiTEC, a US-based developer of advanced metal additive manufacturing technologies, unveiled its first Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) system during RAPID + TCT 2025 in Detroit. The new platform, called Fusion S, expands the company’s technology offerings, which previously focused on Directed Energy Deposition (DED) and Liquid Metal Jetting (LMJ).
With this release, ADDiTEC becomes one of the few companies globally offering three complementary metal additive manufacturing technologies. “Our new LPBF platform, Fusion S, brings high-precision, production-grade metal 3D printing to the forefront of our offering,” said Brian Matthews, CEO of ADDiTEC. “This launch marks a major milestone in our mission to deliver a full-spectrum metal AM portfolio that addresses the most demanding use cases—from aerospace and defense to medical and energy. RAPID is the perfect venue to showcase this evolution.”
Fusion S was developed through a strategic collaboration that merged a proven LPBF foundation with ADDiTEC’s engineering and commercialization expertise. The resulting platform integrates powder handling and post-processing capabilities in a compact footprint. It features a closed powder architecture to enable operation without direct contact with metal powder, along with optimized parameters for printing with titanium, stainless steel, cobalt chrome, and other advanced alloys.
The new system is designed for high-value applications requiring complex geometries and fine detail. By offering LPBF alongside its existing DED and LMJ technologies, ADDiTEC aims to provide users with greater process flexibility across different part requirements and performance needs. Visitors to Booth 2520 during RAPID + TCT 2025 observed a range of printed components and live demonstrations of the Fusion S system.
According to the company, its multi-process strategy allows customers to choose the most appropriate method for each application while receiving support from a single provider. The addition of LPBF builds on ADDiTEC’s existing focus on sectors such as aerospace, defense, medical, energy, and tooling, where part complexity and material requirements vary significantly.
RAPID + TCT 2025 signals industry shift toward application-specific AM platforms
Stratasys, a polymer additive manufacturing company headquartered in Israel, introduced multiple hardware and materials at RAPID + TCT 2025, including the Neo800+ stereolithography system and the PolyJet ToughONE material. The company’s display featured over 120 printed parts across six active machines and five technologies, highlighting functional applications in aerospace, healthcare, and industrial tooling. A focal point was the CALLUM SKYE electric vehicle, used to demonstrate end-to-end additive workflows from design through to part fabrication. In his remarks, Rich Garrity, Chief Business Unit Officer at Stratasys, positioned these releases as part of a broader transition toward production-grade AM tools capable of addressing real-world manufacturing constraints.
3D Systems, based in South Carolina, also emphasized application-driven innovation at the event, revealing three new solutions targeting specific production workflows. The Figure 4 135 platform was designed for high-mix, low-volume production using flame-retardant, high-temperature materials. Alongside it, the company launched a process-optimizing module for its EXT Titan Pellet printers, enabling automatic part density control and bed mapping for improved large-format part quality. The third offering, QuickCast Diamond, updates a legacy investment casting solution for complex metal parts by integrating SLA precision with enhanced throughput. According to CEO Dr. Jeffrey Graves, these developments reflect the company’s strategy to meet expanding industrial demands with targeted additive tools.
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Featured image showcase the Fusion S LPBF printer (left) paired with its integrated powder handling system. Image via ADDiTEC.
