Xact Metal
Xact Metal manufactures affordable laser powder-bed fusion metal 3D printers for small-to-medium manufacturers priced out of traditional systems. The company sells the XM200C, XM200G, and XM300G printer families plus materials and software through 26 channel partners across 48 countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersState College, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Xact Metal does
Xact Metal, Inc. is a privately held metal additive manufacturing company founded in 2017 and headquartered at Penn State Innovation Park in State College, Pennsylvania. The company designs and sells laser powder-bed fusion (LPBF) 3D printers targeting small-to-medium manufacturers for whom traditional metal AM systems are economically inaccessible, positioning its hardware at approximately one-third the cost of comparable machines. Its product line comprises the XM200C (first-generation gantry system, shipping since 2019), the XM200G family of single- and dual-laser printers with configurable 100/200/400W fiber lasers (introduced November 2021), the in-development XM300G mid-size family with quad-laser capability and a $200,000 MSRP, and the XM200G µHD micro-printer announced in November 2025 with a sub-20 µm laser spot size for micro-scale applications. The proprietary software stack includes Smart Layer AI monitoring (computer vision with convolutional neural networks for real-time anomaly detection) and Adaptive Charge automated powder management, and integrates with Materialise Magics, Oqton Manufacturing OS/3DXpert, and dental-specific Oqcam workflows.
The business model is hardware-centric with recurring and consumable revenue layers. Printer sales (XM200C, XM200G, XM300G) anchor the P&L; metal powders (stainless, tool, super alloys, copper, titanium, aluminum) are sold through partnerships with BEGO, Carpenter Additive, Linde, Sandvik, Uddeholm, Equispheres, and IMR; and services (customer support, preventive maintenance, remote service, spare parts, upgrades) are delivered through the channel. Distribution is entirely channel-based via 26 exclusive sales and service partners across 48 countries, with no direct sales force. Customers span automotive (Ford, MAHLE, Plastek, Timken), aerospace and energy (NASA, GE Vernova), medical (Medtronic, Olympus), defense (US Army, US Navy, Sandia, Los Alamos, Walter Reed, Swedish Armed Forces), industrial OEMs (3M, Bulten, DuPont/Spectrum, Hubbell), tool and mold makers (K-Rain, ATCO, Zero Tolerance CNC, KSK Precise Motion), and over a dozen universities. The company has shipped more than 150 printers cumulatively and reported over 30% revenue growth in 2025 alongside record first-quarter order revenue.
Xact Metal firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Xact Metal
- Legal name
- Xact Metal, Inc.
- Website
- https://xactmetal.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Xact Metal manufactures affordable laser powder-bed fusion metal 3D printers for small-to-medium manufacturers priced out of traditional systems. The company sells the XM200C, XM200G, and XM300G printer families plus materials and software through 26 channel partners across 48 countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Xact Metal industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Metal 3D Printing Equipment
- NAICS
- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332)
- SIC
- Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metal 3D Printers (LPBF/SLM/DMLS, Binder Jetting, DED/LENS/WAAM) (IMAAAAAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Metal Powders (LPBF/DMLS/EBM) (IMAAABAE), Additive Manufacturing for Metals (Metal 3D Printers & Post-Processing) (IMAHADAG), Large-Format & Industrial Production 3D Printers (High-Throughput Systems) (IMAAAAAK), 3D Printers (Additive Manufacturing) (HDACAEAH)
Keywords
Where Xact Metal is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- State College
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Xact Metal business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Metal 3D Printers Hardware Sales: Sale of metal additive manufacturing printers including XM200C, XM200G (single/dual laser), XM200G µHD, and XM300G (mid-size quad-laser system). Revenue generated from initial hardware purchase with pricing positioned at approximately one-third the cost of comparable printers.
- Service and Support: Revenue from customer support, extended warranties, preventive maintenance services, print services, remote service, spare parts and powder sales, and system upgrades through sales partners.
- Materials (Metal Powder): Sale of metal powders including stainless steels, tool steels, super alloys, copper, titanium, and aluminum through material partners.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | XM300G Mid-Size Metal Printer - starting at $200,000 MSRP |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | XM200G Series - Configurable Pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels6 records
Xact Metal product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Xact Metal designs, manufactures and sells laser powder-bed fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printers, including the XM200C, XM200G (single/dual laser), XM200G µHD (micro) and XM300G (mid-size quad-laser) families, sold to manufacturers, tool makers, dental labs, universities and government research labs. The company complements its printers with certified metal powders, a proprietary software suite featuring AI-enabled Smart Layer monitoring and Adaptive Charge powder deposition, and customer support services delivered through a global network of 26 exclusive resellers across 48 countries.
Product overview
Xact Metal is a metal 3D printing company offering a portfolio of laser powder-bed fusion (LPBF) metal printers, software, materials, and services. The core product line consists of three printer families: the XM200C (first-generation, for R&D and education), the XM200G series (single/dual-laser for industrial use), and the XM300G series (mid-size, quad-laser capable). The XM200G µHD variant targets micro-scale applications. All printers integrate with the company's proprietary software suite (including AI-enabled Smart Layer monitoring) and partner software solutions from Materialise and Oqton. Materials are supplied through partnerships with multiple powder producers. The company emphasizes affordability, targeting customers who find traditional metal AM systems cost-prohibitive, with solutions priced at approximately one-third of comparable systems.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Xact Core: Trademark of Xact Metal, Inc.
Products and services
- XM200G Metal 3D Printer Single- or dual-laser laser powder-bed fusion printer for high-performance metal 3D printing. Configurable with 100, 200 or 400W fiber lasers, 150x150x150 mm build volume (extendable to 290mm Z), optional 50 or 100 µm spot sizes, and greater than 99.5% part density. Designed for manufacturers, R&D labs and tool makers seeking an affordable LPBF system.
- XM200G µHD Micro Metal Printer Micro high-definition variant of the XM200G platform for printing micro-sized parts with sub-22 µm powder and a sub-30 µm laser spot size. Used by electronics, micro mechanics, antenna/waveguide, defense and medical device customers needing miniaturized geometries and smoother surfaces.
- XM300G Mid-Size Metal 3D Printer Family Mid-size LPBF printer family for larger parts or higher throughput, with single, dual or quad 400W/700W fiber laser configurations, 100% overlapping print zones, 300x300x350 mm build volume upgradable to 300x300x450 mm, and an interchangeable build platform. Targets industrial prototyping, tooling and low-volume manufacturing.
- XM200C Metal 3D Printer First-generation powder-bed fusion metal 3D printer with an XY gantry system, designed for R&D labs, universities and users transitioning from plastic to metal printing. First shipped in 2019 and still offered as an entry-level option.
- Certified Metal Powders Portfolio Range of certified metal powders for Xact Metal printers, including aluminum (AlSiMg10, NExP-1), cobalt chrome (BEGO Mediloy), copper (CU 18150, Bronze), nickel alloys (Inconel 625, Inconel 718), stainless steels (316L, 17-4 PH, 15-5, 400 series), tool steels (Corrax, MAR 55, Maraging M300) and titanium (Ti-6Al-4V Grades 5 and 23). Supplied through partnerships with BEGO, Carpenter Additive, IMR, Linde, Sandvik, Uddeholm and Equispheres.
- Customer Support Services Comprehensive support offering including customer support, extended warranty, preventive maintenance, print services, remote service, spare parts, powder supply and system upgrades. Provided through the global network of 26 sales and service partners across 48 countries.
Quantifiable outcome
- ROI achieved within first 6 months of ownership (MAHLE case study)
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Xact Metal
Customer profileNamed customers46 records
Segments9 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Xact Metal technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration7 records
AI capability5 records
Feature6 records
Xact Metal partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.
- 3Dees IndustriescoreStrategic partnership for Czechia, Slovakia, and Ukraine. 3Dees Industries provides access to additive manufacturing technology center featuring XM200G, expert guidance from application engineers, and represents other prestigious companies including Zeiss and Hewlett-Packard.
- Join3dcoreExclusive sales and service partnership for Spain and Portugal. Join3d provides deep knowledge of 3D printing through expansive product line including resin, FDM, scanning, and metal powder-bed fusion. Specializes in research, dental, and manufacturing sectors.
- UddeholmstrategicExclusive partnership to offer Corrax tool steel powder for additive manufacturing. Corrax offers better corrosion resistance and A1 surface finish capability. Targets tooling and molding industry adoption.
- GPAINNOVAstrategicPartnership offering DLyte dry electropolishing technology as post-processing solution for Xact Metal printers. Aims to provide complete solution from design to finished product with 60-80% reduction in polishing time.
- System CreatecoreExclusive sales and service partnership for Japan. System Create has 30 years of experience handling 3D printers and provides technical support and maintenance. Xact Metal printers can be introduced at less than half the cost of conventional metal SLS 3D printers.
- MaterialisecoreExtended partnership with Materialise for Magics 3D Print Suite integration. Includes Materialise Print for Xact Metal, Materialise Auto-Scaffold for Xact Metal, Dental Module, and Multi-Optic Laser Control. Over 100 installations of Materialise software supporting Xact Metal printers worldwide.
- OqtoncorePartnership integrating Oqton Manufacturing OS and 3DXpert software with Xact Metal printers. Enables AI-powered automation for dental and industrial workflows, up to 90% faster data preparation for dental labs and 75% faster file preparation.
- PrototechcoreExclusive sales and service partnership for South Korea. Prototech provides high-level solutions including 3D printers, 3D scanners, prototyping and reverse engineering services with experienced technical team.
- BEGO MedicalcoreCertified dental powder supplier offering Mediloy S-Co (cobalt-based dental alloy) and WIRONIUM RP (for removable partial dentures) for dental applications on Xact Metal printers.
- Carpenter AdditivecoreMaterial partner providing high-quality metal powders including 316L stainless steel, 17-4 PH stainless steel, and Maraging M300 tool steel. Carpenter Technology brings over a century of experience in precision engineering and material microstructure control.
- SandvikstrategicMaterial partner providing MAR 55 Osprey tool steel powder for Xact Metal printers. Announced November 2025.
- EquispheresstrategicMaterial partner providing NExP-1 non-reactive aluminum powder. Announced November 2025.
- IMR Metal Powder TechnologiescoreMaterial partner supplying premium metal powders including AlSiMg10 aluminum alloy for Xact Metal printers.
- Linde Advanced Material TechnologiescoreMaterial partner (formerly Praxair Surface Technologies) providing powders including cobalt chrome, copper alloys, Inconel 625/718, stainless steels (316L, 17-4 PH, 15-5, 400 series), maraging M300, and Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloys.
- Additive SystemscoreXact Metal sales partner in Czechia. Collaborated with KSK Precise Motion on ball screw converter project using 316L stainless steel.
- America MakesminorAssociation membership supporting additive manufacturing advancement and standards development.
- AMTA (Association for Manufacturing Technology)minorAssociation membership for manufacturing technology companies.
Scale indicators12 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Xact Metal competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- TRUMPF (TruPrint): German industrial laser and machine tool leader with the TruPrint metal AM line covering LPBF and DED processes — competes with Xact Metal on industrial customer accounts and large systems installations.
- GE Additive / Colibrium Additive: GE's metal AM business (formerly Concept Laser and Arcam) producing large-format DMLM and EBM metal printers — a deeply capitaled competitor targeting aerospace and industrial tooling, the same verticals as Xact Metal.
- Renishaw: UK-based engineering firm with a metal LPBF printer line (RenAM series) sold globally, often alongside metrology and dental applications — a comparable peer in dental/medical metal AM markets where Xact Metal also has traction.
- 3D Systems: Long-standing US additive manufacturing incumbent offering a broad portfolio of metal printers (DMP), polymers, software, and on-demand services — competes with Xact Metal across multiple segments including dental, aerospace, and general manufacturing.
- EOS GmbH: German-headquartered global leader in industrial metal and polymer laser sintering (LPBF/SLM/DMLS) systems, with broad portfolio of metal printers, materials, and software across aerospace, automotive, and medical — Xact Metal competes directly with EOS's smaller-format metal systems on cost and accessibility.
Emerging players
- Aconity3D: German metal LPBF printer maker focused on research, dental, and high-temperature applications with multiple-laser configurations — a niche direct competitor to Xact Metal in similar multi-laser system positioning.
- Additive Industries (MetalXL): Netherlands-based metal AM system maker focused on large-format industrial LPBF printers for aerospace and automotive — competes with Xact Metal's planned XM300G in the mid-to-large build envelope segment.
- Farsoon Technologies: China-based manufacturer of both polymer and metal powder-bed fusion systems targeting cost-conscious industrial and research buyers — an emerging challenger in the same affordable metal AM space as Xact Metal.
Direct peers
- Velo3D: US-based metal AM company with Sapphire-series LPBF printers targeting high-value aerospace and industrial parts — a closely comparable peer in business model (metal powder-bed fusion hardware + services) and customer focus on defense and aerospace.
- SLM Solutions (Nikon SLM Solutions): Germany-based manufacturer of metal LPBF/selective laser melting systems (e.g., NXG XII 600), now owned by Nikon — the closest large-scale direct competitor to Xact Metal's metal powder-bed fusion printers in industrial applications.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights8 records
Customer concentration
Xact Metal social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Xact Metal leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Xact Metal funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors1 record
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Xact Metal M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Xact Metal
What does Xact Metal do?
Xact Metal designs, manufactures and sells laser powder-bed fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printers, including the XM200C, XM200G (single/dual laser), XM200G µHD (micro) and XM300G (mid-size quad-laser) families, sold to manufacturers, tool makers, dental labs, universities and government research labs. The company complements its printers with certified metal powders, a proprietary software suite featuring AI-enabled Smart Layer monitoring and Adaptive Charge powder deposition, and customer support services delivered through a global network of 26 exclusive resellers across 48 countries.
Is Xact Metal a public or private company?
Xact Metal is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Xact Metal founded?
Xact Metal was founded in 2017. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Xact Metal based?
Xact Metal is headquartered in State College, United States, in the North America region.
How does Xact Metal make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Metal 3D Printers Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are service and Support and materials (Metal Powder).
Who are Xact Metal's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are TRUMPF (TruPrint), GE Additive / Colibrium Additive, Renishaw, 3D Systems and EOS GmbH. Emerging players are Aconity3D, Additive Industries (MetalXL) and Farsoon Technologies. Direct peers are Velo3D and SLM Solutions (Nikon SLM Solutions).
Does Xact Metal have an API?
No public API is recorded for Xact Metal.
What industry is Xact Metal in?
Xact Metal's product category is Metal 3D Printing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAAAAAB, Metal 3D Printers (LPBF/SLM/DMLS, Binder Jetting, DED/LENS/WAAM), with a secondary code of IMAAABAE, Metal Powders (LPBF/DMLS/EBM). Its NAICS code is 332 and its SIC code is 3540.