SUN METALON

SUN METALON is a Japanese developer of metal 3D printer systems. It also develops metal powder from raw stones with the aim of using local ores from anywhere in the world. The company claims that its printers can print 500x faster than conventional metal 3D printing technology while reducing the cost of printing by more than 90%. It uses a non-binder-based sintering technology, which is part of a powder-based manufacturing process.

As of October 2022, SUN METALON was in the process of building brand and technology awareness in North America.

Key customers and partnerships

SUN METALON partnered with Toyota Motor Corporation in May 2023 to jointly develop a new method for aluminum recycling to reduce CO2 emissions.

Funding and financials

In October 2022, it raised USD 5.6 million in a pre-Series A funding round followed by an extension of USD 2 million in April 2023. The funds were expected to be used to expand business globally.