en.Wedoany.com Reported - US-based Divergent Technologies has unveiled its in-house developed laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) system, the Monolith One, which the company claims is the most advanced industrial-grade metal 3D printer currently available in the United States. Led by Chief Technology Officer Brian Erhartic, the system was developed over 28 months and is a core component of the company's Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS).
The Monolith One is equipped with 12 independent 2kW lasers, delivering a total laser power of 24kW, and features a build volume of 700 x 700 x 835 mm. Standing over 8 meters tall, the system is compatible with aluminum alloys, nickel alloys, steel alloys, and titanium alloys.
"Every feature of the Monolith One is designed to maximize reliability, scalability, and controllability," said Brian Erhartic, Chief Technology Officer of Divergent Technologies. He noted that the team designed the system from the ground up, creating an additive manufacturing solution capable of expanding the overall performance envelope of DAPS to serve a broader customer base and improve downstream operational efficiency. The team stated that custom-designing the printer from scratch for integration into DAPS has resulted in significant improvements across three dimensions: operational efficiency, quality control, and build volume.
Currently, six Monolith One systems are operational at the company's headquarters in Torrance, California.
Divergent has also activated its second manufacturing facility in Long Beach, a 430,000-square-foot campus. According to plans, 64 additional Monolith One units will be added to this facility over the next two years. At that point, the combined output of both factories is expected to increase annual production capacity for defense and commercial customers by eight times.
Lukas Czinger, CEO and co-founder of Divergent Technologies, stated that the Monolith One is the first metal 3D printer designed from the ground up for the scaled production of critical hardware, incorporating years of operational experience from delivering production structures to the defense and commercial sectors. He emphasized that this is an American machine with a US supply chain. Since 2017, Divergent has maintained a strategic partnership with Nikon SLM Solutions.
Additionally, Divergent has appointed Ben Nicholson as Chief Commercial Officer. Nicholson previously served as Chief Commercial Officer at Ursa Major and held positions at L3 Technologies, Honeywell, and CAE, with a background that includes service in the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. House Appropriations Committee. He will be responsible for leading market expansion and customer relationship management.
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