Rosotics, a developer of additive manufacturing solutions, has launched a new printer named “Mantis,” targeting large-scale additive manufacturing.

The printer, which uses a magnetic field in the 3D printer nozzle to heat the material, can print aluminum or steel structures ranging in size from 1.5–8 meters in diameter. The printer is said to use less power compared to technologies that use high-power lasers to heat materials.

The company plans to begin deliveries of the printer in Q3 this year, targeting the printing of large aerospace structures. Customers are required to deposit USD 95,000 and sign a Hardware-as-a-Service contract. Installation, maintenance, and upgrading of hardware will be done by Rosotics over time.

Analyst QuickTake : This news comes a couple of months after Rosotics raised USD 0.75 million in a pre-seed round to accelerate growth and expand operations. While many companies in the additive manufacturing space target aerospace applications, Rosotics could gain an advantage over others with its ability to print large structures utilizing less power, if it proves to have required metallurgical properties.