Case Study: Metal Technology (MTI) achieves up to 75% faster file processing and up to 40% reduced manufacturing time with 3D Systems

3D Systems’ Metal Printers and 3DXpert Software Advance Productivity at MTI

Metal Technology (MTI), an Oregon-based metal manufacturer with 40+ years of experience serving aerospace, defense, nuclear and medical customers, needed to streamline its direct metal printing (DMP) workflows for highly complex parts and specialized materials like nickel superalloys and tantalum. MTI was challenged to reduce production time and cost while avoiding data-transfer errors and enabling single-piece designs (for example, a valve with intricate internal passages) that improve quality and longevity compared with traditionally welded assemblies.

MTI adopted 3D Systems’ ProX® DMP printers and the 3DXpert all‑in‑one software to prepare, optimize and run builds. The integrated workflow cut file processing time by up to 75% (from ~20 hours to ~4), increased productivity up to 40% with 3D Zoning, reduced manufacturing time and material/support needs, and in some cases produced end-use parts up to 10× faster—delivering faster turnaround, lower costs and fewer risks from file conversions.

Metal Technology (MTI)

Jason Stitzel

Director of Engineering