Fluent Metal enters the metal 3D printing market with its innovative offerings
Fluent Metal, a company founded by Peter Schmitt, a former chief designer at Desktop Metal, is entering the metal 3D printing space with a unique approach. Unlike traditional methods that utilize lasers, Fluent Metal’s technology relies on drop-on-demand technology, which the company claims is more efficient and less wasteful.
The company recently emerged from stealth mode and secured $3.2 million in additional funding led by E15 and including participation from Pillar VC and industry angels. With this injection of capital, Fluent Metal’s total funding now stands at $5.5 million.
Fluent Metal’s liquid metal printing technology aims to revolutionize metal fabrication by offering high efficiency, flexibility, and customization. At the heart of its innovation is the drop-on-demand approach, which enables precise deposition of molten metal onto a substrate, allowing for the creation of intricate metal parts with high detail and structural integrity.
Compared to traditional methods, Fluent Metal’s approach streamlines the manufacturing process, making it more straightforward, efficient, and less resource-intensive. The company believes that its technology will set a new standard in additive manufacturing and unlock new possibilities across industries.
Fluent Metal’s emphasis on sustainability sets it apart in the metal additive manufacturing space, presenting itself as a greener alternative to traditional metal manufacturing methods. This focus on sustainability aligns with the evolving needs of global supply chains and increasing demands for environmentally friendly practices.
Philip Liang, managing partner at E15, expressed optimism about Fluent Metal’s potential to drive creativity and innovation in the manufacturing industry. He believes that the company’s rapid, on-demand production of custom metal parts has the capacity to transform capabilities and revolutionize industrial manufacturing on a larger scale.
With its novel approach and sustainability-driven messaging, Fluent Metal emerges as a company to watch closely as metal additive manufacturing processes continue to evolve.
