Additec announced the Amdroid X, a Laser Directed Energy Deposition (LDED) solution intended for use in the defence industry, at MILAM 2025 in Tampa, Florida.
The self-contained turnkey metal 3D printer is engineered for emergency component fixing. It can be set up to begin printing in a few hours.
The Amdroid X is equipped with a 12kW fibre laser, enabling the production and repair of large-scale metal components in-field. The portable container can be expanded to 169 square feet.
It contains Additec Builder robotic motion software, and is compatible with other software programmes.
The Amdroid X can repair components made from metals including stainless steel, aluminium, nickel and copper, alongside localised aluminium alloys including argon and nitrogen.
The 10-foot tall container is powered by 54 kwh of energy and can be recharged by its solar roof, intended for “rapid deployment to any austere terrain or maritim,” according to Additec.
It features a robot arm to accommodate multi-axis large-scale geometries.
Active water cooling and melt pool temperature based closed loop laser power moludation ensure that the machine does not overheat even when fully enclosed in the container.
The Amdroid X is capable of print parts with dimensions of up to 1.8 metres, with deposition rates of up to 4kg per hour.
High quality surface finishes and the ability to print intricate designs and geometries due to its multi-axis system means that minimal finishing is required after the part is completed.
“The AMDROiD X is not just a 3D printer; it’s a point of demand manufacturing solution,” said Additec, describing it as “a comprehensive, turn-key system optimised for quick setup and immediate operation.”
