Multi-material 3D printer with welding and jointing

3D printing equipment

Obten is sourcing a custom multi-material 3D printing system with integrated welding and jointing for an industrial buyer. OEM or licensed manufacturers only, with prior delivery to aerospace, defence, automotive, energy or advanced manufacturing R&D customers.

Delivery to: International (DDP preferred, DAP considered)

1 system (pilot)

Process architecture

Minimum configuration: Polymer or composite extrusion, plus one metal deposition process, plus one welding or jointing process, in one enclosed chamber with in-situ switching and no manual reconfiguration
Polymer or composite: FFF, FDM or pellet extrusion (DPE)
Metal deposition: DED (laser, WAAM or EBAM), or binder jetting
Ceramic deposition: DIW, or FFF with ceramic filament
Jointing: Ultrasonic welding, FSW, laser welding or resistance welding
Subtractive: In-envelope CNC milling or grinding

Material compatibility

Required: At least 8 of the 18 materials listed below, validated with published process parameters
Polymers: PEEK, PEKK, PEI (Ultem), PETG, PP, ABS, ASA, PA 6/12, TPU
Composites: CFRP, GFRP, Kevlar filled (continuous fibre preferred)
Metals: 316L stainless, 17-4 PH stainless, Ti-6Al-4V, Inconel 625 or 718, H13 or D2 tool steel, AlSi10Mg
Ceramics (desirable): Al2O3, ZrO2, SiC
Jointing alloys: SnAgCu or equivalent

Build volume

Minimum: 500 x 500 x 600 mm
Preferred: 800 x 600 x 700 mm or larger
Build plate: Heated to 200C or more, with active cooling for polymer sequences

Welding and jointing module

Primary: Laser welding or ultrasonic welding (20 kHz or more), integrated with the motion system
Secondary: FSW, resistance spot welding, or arc based WAAM jointing
Tool change: Auto-changer toolhead preferred; a manual dock is acceptable if repeatable to ±50 µm
Welding power: 500 W or more for laser, 1 kW or more for arc
Required evidence: Tensile test data (ISO 4136 or ASTM E8) for at least one dissimilar-material joint

Motion and precision

Positioning: X/Y within ±25 µm, Z within ±50 µm
Repeatability: X/Y within ±15 µm
Architecture: Gantry preferred, or a 6-axis robotic arm with 1.2 m reach or more
Axes: 5-axis minimum, 6-axis preferred for weld seam access
Metal DED: Wall thickness 1.5 mm or less, bead width 2 mm or less

Environment and atmosphere

Enclosure: Fully enclosed; an inert atmosphere is mandatory for metal, with oxygen at 500 ppm or less under argon purge
Chamber temperature: Ambient to 200C or more
Filtration: HEPA and activated carbon, with CE, UL or BIS emissions certification
Laser safety: Class 1, with a full enclosure interlock

Software and control

Architecture: Open G-code, with a multi-process toolpath planner
Real-time monitoring: Pyrometer or thermal camera for metal DED, strand width camera for polymer, and weld penetration monitoring
Remote access: OPC-UA or MQTT over LAN
Material profiles: At least 20 validated profiles at handover
Digital twin: Optional, and scored

Power and utilities

Supply: 3-phase, 400V, 50Hz, IEC
To state in your quote: Peak kW, compressed air, cooling water and footprint

Certifications

Mandatory: CE
If robotic: ISO 10218-1
Laser: IEC 60825-1
Electrical: IEC 61010-1
Indian manufacturers: BIS or CRS preferred

This is an industrial RFQ, not a desktop or prosumer procurement.

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Drawings on request: email info@obten.co.

Commercial terms

Payment terms: 30% advance, 40% on FAT, 30% on SAT
Warranty: 24 months
Training: At least 5 days on site
Service response: 4 hours or less remote, 48 hours or less on site
Delivery: DDP preferred
Order structure: Pilot of 1 unit; framework of 3 to 5 units over 24 months

Supplier eligibility

OEM or licensed manufacturer only. No resellers.
At least 2 comparable systems delivered in the past 36 months.
Export capable.
Indian manufacturers especially welcome. Obten supports DGFT and SEIS compliance and buyer introductions.

How quotes are evaluated

Technical compliance: 40%
Materials range: 20%
Welding and jointing evidence: 15%
Commercial terms: 15%
References: 10%

Next steps

Shortlisting within 10 business days.
A 60 minute technical question and answer call, held remotely.
Factory visits for the top 1 to 2 suppliers.
Target purchase order date: 28 November 2026.

What to send

Technical datasheet or brochure.
Validated material list with process parameters.
Sample part portfolio: at least 3 multi-material or hybrid parts, with process sequence callouts.
Tensile or mechanical test data for at least one dissimilar-material welded joint (ISO 4136 or ASTM E8).
FAT protocol (your standard checklist).
Lead time (weeks ARO) and production slot availability.
At least 2 end-customer references (aerospace, automotive, defence or advanced manufacturing R&D).
Price breakdown: machine, commissioning, training and 2 year spare parts, in USD or EUR.
Country of manufacture and export control classification (ECCN or equivalent).
Warranty and after-sales terms, documented.

Optional, scored

Build video.
Digital twin spec sheet.
WAAM deposition benchmarks.
A named case study.

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About Obten, the buyer

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Closes 30 October 2026

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Posted 2 October 2026