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UNITECH 3DP Co., Ltd.

High-Performance Metal 3D Printing Technology for Near-Net Shape Manufacturing

Specialization

Metal Additive Manufacturing

Keywords

Metal 3D Printing
WAAM / MPFD Technology

UNITECH 3DP develops near-net shape metal 3D printing solutions that integrate Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) and Metal Powder-Free Deposition (MPFD) to revolutionize large and mid-size metal component fabrication.
Combines additive and subtractive manufacturing for optimal efficiency — replacing traditional ingot-to-machining workflows with a hybrid process reducing material waste and machining time.
The system enables multi-metal compatibility, including aluminum, copper, and high-strength alloys, suitable for aerospace, defense, and industrial machinery.
Provides a sustainable alternative to casting and machining, reducing carbon footprint and material cost by 40–60% compared to conventional methods.

(1) Owned Technology

Proprietary MPFD 3D Printing Process integrating WAAM welding systems with intelligent control software.
Patent Portfolio (10 total):
- Domestic filings: 5 (e.g., 40-2022-0200831, 40-2023-0208355)
- Overseas filings: 5 (U.S., EU, Japan, China, and 2 PCTs)
Trademark Registered and SCI Publications (18+) by the founding team.

(2) Applied Products

Near-Net Shape Metal 3D Printer: Capable of large-format printing across diverse metals.
High-Performance Alloy Services: Produces complex geometries with minimal post-processing.
Custom Engineering Solutions: Hybrid manufacturing for prototyping, aerospace, and toolmaking applications.

(1) Problem Definition / Development Background

The global metal fabrication market ($3.8T) is dominated by inefficient machining processes — losing up to 45% of material (Buy-to-Fly ratio ≥2).
Traditional milling and lathe operations cannot address low-volume, high-complexity production demands in aerospace, medical, and energy sectors.

(2) Value Proposition / Solution

UNITECH 3DP provides a breakthrough solution:
- Reduces machining ratio from 50% → 5% via additive hybrid manufacturing.
- Utilizes ingots or waste metals as feedstock for cost-effective, sustainable production.
- Ensures 10× higher production efficiency for complex or small-batch parts (<50 kg).
- Addresses SME accessibility through reduced capital cost and simplified operation.

Technology Leadership: Integration of WAAM + MPFD for both large-size and small-batch production — scalable across all metal categories.
Intellectual Property Strength: 10 registered/finalized patents (6 global, 4 domestic).
Academic Validation: 18 SCI publications by co-founders from KAIST, KIT (Germany), and Stanford University.
Sustainability Advantage: Up to 55% reduction in material waste and 30% energy savings compared to traditional CNC machining.

Founded by KAIST alumni and ex-Samsung engineers with deep experience in 3D printing R&D.
Supported by KAIST Mechanical Engineering and Mercedes-Benz 3D Printing Division expertise.
Target Markets: Aerospace, automotive, defense, and small-batch industrial manufacturing.
Preparing for Series A funding and overseas expansion (2025–2026).

(1) PoC Progress

Demonstrated MPFD hybrid system performance using multi-metal alloys (Al, Cu, Ti).
Ongoing PoCs with aerospace and heavy equipment companies in Korea and Germany.
Verified structural integrity and thermal performance via ISO-grade test reports.

(2) Global Expansion

Asia-Pacific Market Entry: Targeting Japan and Southeast Asia for precision metal fabrication partnerships.
Europe Market Collaboration: Joint R&D discussions with KIT (Germany) and Mercedes-Benz 3D Printing Department.
U.S. Expansion Plan: Filing PCT and U.S. patents for commercialization and licensing (2025–2026).