Industries We Serve

Educational institutions are incorporating metal additive manufacturing into engineering and materials programs. The GS-1 provides a way for students and instructors to explore metal 3D printing in a controlled and approachable environment.

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By using a wire fed process instead of powder based materials, the system supports safer operation while allowing hands on learning and experimentation.

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Common uses include:

• Engineering coursework and laboratory programs

• Student research and capstone projects

• Additive manufacturing training

• Materials science education

Research teams require tools that support experimentation, iteration, and validation. The GS-1 supports near net fabrication and functional prototyping, allowing teams to test ideas and designs quickly.

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The system is suited for applied research projects where teams need to evaluate materials, geometry, and process behavior without relying on outsourced manufacturing.

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Common uses include:

• Process development

• Prototype testing

• Design validation

• Applied engineering research

Industrial organizations often use metal additive manufacturing during early stage product development and process planning. The GS-1 provides internal access to metal printing for evaluation and testing purposes.

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This supports faster development cycles and greater control over prototyping workflows.

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Uses include:

• Product development

• Functional part evaluation

• Tooling and fixture concepts

• Pre production testing

Innovation focused environments and maker spaces value accessibility and flexibility. The GS-1 allows individuals and small teams to work with metal additive manufacturing in a way that feels familiar to users with experience in plastic 3D printing.

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This supports experimentation and creative problem solving without the need for specialized facilities.

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Uses include:

• Custom part creation

• Prototype development

• Experimental design projects

• Small scale fabrication

Applied engineering and defense related projects often require rapid development and evaluation of metal components. The GS-1 supports on demand fabrication in controlled development and testing environments.

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This allows teams to iterate on designs and evaluate performance without long external manufacturing timelines.

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Uses include:

• Engineering evaluation

• Testing and validation

• Prototype development

• Applied research programs

While early stage, the GS-1 is being evaluated for space applications given it's unique operation making it suitable for microgravity environments. It's low-power requirements and safe material handling increase feasibility of in-space applications.

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Uses include:

• In-space manufacturing

• Space-to-Earth research and prototyping

• Fundamental Research

• Maintenance