Desktop Metal Unveils TurboFuse for Faster Binder Jetting on X25Pro

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Slice of Manufacturing Team
June 24, 2024

Key Highlights:

  • Desktop Metal launches TurboFuse for X25Pro, enhancing 3D print speeds by 50% or more.

  • TurboFuse eliminates a heating step during printing.

  • Eaton's beta testing shows a 4x reduction in print times.

  • Upgrade kits available for current X25Pro users in Q3.

  • Compatible with 16 metals and one cermet.

Source (Business Wire)

Notable Quotes

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“Eaton is thrilled to collaborate with Desktop Metal to prove this new binder technology. Using the new binder, we have reduced our print times by nearly 4x from the previous binder system.”

Eric Johnson, Ph.D., Senior Manager — Additive Manufacturing at Eaton Research Labs
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“By implementing TurboFuse on the X25Pro, we have dramatically improved print speeds of the market’s most popular and trusted production binder jet system and delivered other benefits as well, such as stronger green parts and improved printhead life — all of which reduce operating and per-unit part costs.”

Ric Fulop, Founder and CEO at Desktop Metal

Our Take:

Desktop Metal's introduction of TurboFuse marks a significant advancement in the field of additive manufacturing, specifically in binder jet 3D printing. By eliminating the heating step and increasing print speeds by over 50%, TurboFuse not only enhances production efficiency but also reduces operational costs. The positive feedback from Eaton's beta testing, with print times reduced by nearly fourfold, underscores the practical benefits of this new binder. As Desktop Metal continues to innovate with a diverse range of binders under the "Fuse" brand, the company is well-positioned to lead the industry in producing high-quality, cost-effective 3D printed parts for various applications.