The Technical University of Munich (TUM) in Germany has enhanced its Additive Manufacturing capabilities by installing a new metal Binder Jetting machine. The machine, called the K2-2, is produced by Addimetal, a company based in Toulouse, France.
Professor Dr.-Ing. Katrin Wudy, who leads the Laser-based Additive Manufacturing group at TUM’s School of Engineering and Design, announced the addition on LinkedIn. She said, “After many successful years working with various laser-based Powder Bed Fusion systems, we’re excited to expand our Additive Manufacturing capabilities by installing our first metal Binder Jetting machine.”
The K2-2 model was launched at the Formnext event in November 2024. It supports a wide range of metal powders and binders. The machine’s build area measures 200 x 200 x 200 millimeters. It can print at high resolutions, ranging from 360 to 1080 dots per inch (DPI).
One of the key features of the K2-2 is its open system design. This allows users to work with non-proprietary binders, providing more flexibility in material choices. The machine also includes real-time environmental control and visual sensors to optimize conditions during printing. This helps achieve the best possible performance.
Professor Wudy added, “This new technology opens up entirely different processing routes, materials, and application possibilities. It adds a valuable dimension to our research and development work. We’re thrilled to begin exploring the potential of metal Binder Jetting and look forward to the new insights and opportunities it will bring.”
With this new equipment, TUM aims to advance its research in additive manufacturing and explore innovative applications using metal Binder Jetting technology.
