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ProMetal The ProMetal division of ExOne Co. provides both rapid tooling and low volume components fabricated directly in steel. The company is a licensee of the 3DP process from MIT.
ProMetal RCT GmbH (Germany) The ProMetal RCT (Rapid Casting Technology) Division is developing the S15 system for large sand casting and core applications. The system works in a manner similar to the MIT Three Dimensional Printing process, but creates patterns up to 59 x 29 x 29 inches, weighing up to several tons. The technology was developed and initially commercialized by Generis GmbH.Soligen Technologies Inc. Direct Shell Production Casting. Mainly operates as a service bureau for the investment casting market through its Parts Now division. Soligen is a licensee of the 3DP process from MIT> Voxeljet Technology GmbH (Germany) The company is a successor to Generis GmbH and continues to develop additive manufacturing-based sand casting technologies and manufacture components and sub-systems. Voxeljet is also developing additional rapid prototyping technologies addressing other market segments. Z Corporation Targeted mainly at the concept modeling market. The company offers the only commercially available color RP system, and also produces a low-cost machine in the $20,000 range. Z Corp. is a licensee of MIT's 3DP process.
Other companies using 3DP for mfg.under license from MIT: Aprecia Pharmaceuticals Company Using the 3DP method to fabricate structured and time release medications. The products were originally developed and sold by Therics which is now concentrating on implant applications. Therics, LLC Using the 3DP method to fabricate implants for bone and other tissues. Specific Surface Corporation Formerly used 3DP to manufacture complex ceramic filters for coal-fired power plants and liquid and gas filtration applications. The company has become inactive, but its web-site is still available.
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