XJet expands access to high value metal and ceramic AM with Carmel Pro multi-material printer

 XJet has announced the Carmel Pro, a compact and cost efficient metal and ceramic 3D printing system that makes industrial grade NanoParticle Jetting (NPJ) technology accessible to small to medium enterprises, research centres, and premium jewellery manufacturers.

Engineered as an entry level platform with professional grade performance, the Carmel Pro delivers the exceptional detail, density, and surface quality that XJet is known for, while removing the complexity and cost barriers traditionally associated with high end additive manufacturing systems. Based on the company’s proprietary, user friendly, powderless technology, it enables direct jetting of metal and ceramic inks with a separate soluble support material, ensuring both precision and versatility. With a 60 to 70% lower initial investment compared to the existing Carmel systems, the new platform opens the door for organisations seeking to adopt metal and ceramic 3D printing for high value end use parts production.

‘The Carmel Pro represents a significant milestone in democratising access to industrial, powderless and safe metal and ceramic additive manufacturing,’ said Guy Zimmerman, CEO. ‘By delivering the same precision and material capabilities of our larger systems in a compact, cost efficient format, we are enabling a new generation of manufacturers, designers, and researchers to leverage the unique advantages of NanoParticle Jetting technology.’

In a significant advancement, the Carmel Pro features multi-material printing capability with four material channels. This innovative capability enables operational flexibility and unlocks possibilities for the most sophisticated application development yet. The system is fully compatible with XJet's complete portfolio of metal and ceramic inks, including the company's precious metals capability, with support for future expansion into high value materials and specialised applications.

The Carmel Pro introduces smart automation features designed for ease of use and minimal operator intervention. Single button job starts with automated pre-checks, guided set up wizards, and self-monitoring systems make the platform ideal for non expert users and shift operators. The system requires less than 20 minute turnarounds between jobs, with rapid cleaning and set up processes that minimise downtime. This, combined with XJet's full ink recirculation system, not only makes production faster and more convenient, but also guarantees maximum material use for efficient production, bringing manufacturing costs further down.

Guy added, ‘We are leveraging our powderless, automated ‘Print-Wash-Sinter’ process and offering it in an affordable, small footprint format, that amplifies our unique value proposition for sustainability and eco efficiency to the maximum.’

The launch of Carmel Pro marks a strategic move by the company to expand its market beyond large scale industrial manufacturing players to serve small to medium sized enterprises, start ups, and research institutes and universities that pioneer innovation in product and technology development. XJet’s existing product portfolio featuring the Carmel 5000X, 1400C and 1400M was developed to deliver serial production at an industrial level whereas these organisations require flexible, compact AM solutions that fit their budgets and space requirements while delivering uncompromised part quality, freedom in product design and material advancements.

‘We have seen incredible innovation happening in smaller organisations – start ups developing breakthrough medical devices, university labs pushing the boundaries of materials science, and independent jewellery designers creating extraordinary pieces,’ Guy commented. ‘These innovators have been locked out of advanced metal and ceramic 3D printing because of cost and complexity barriers. The Carmel Pro changes that equation entirely. We are not just selling a machine; we are enabling the next generation of manufacturing innovators to bring their ideas to life.’