AmPro Innovations Secures Large Metal Printer Order
The Australian manufacturer will supply over 100 industrial 3D printing machines to a global electronics maker.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Manufacturing
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AmPro Innovations has secured a major order for more than 100 of its SP450 metal additive manufacturing machines from a consumer electronics manufacturer. This deal marks a significant commercial milestone for the Melbourne-based firm as it expands its international footprint.
Why it matters
This large-scale order underscores the growing adoption of high-speed multi-laser additive manufacturing in mass-market electronics production. It serves as a key commercial development for AmPro Innovations as it seeks to scale its presence in the global industrial market.
The SP450 machines feature a build volume of 450 by 450 by 300 mm and utilize a configuration of eight 500 W lasers. The system incorporates automated powder management and bi-directional recoating to facilitate high-throughput manufacturing.
The players
AmPro Innovations
Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, this company specializes in industrial metal additive manufacturing technology.
UnionTech
Based in Shanghai, China, this firm has entered a distribution agreement to represent AmPro Innovations in the Americas.
The details
The SP450 platform functions by processing metal powder in an inert argon gas chamber equipped with substrate heating technology. To support its global expansion, AmPro Innovations has additionally established a distribution agreement with the Shanghai-based company UnionTech to serve the Americas.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: The commercial order was formally announced.
November 2026: AmPro Innovations will showcase developments at Formnext 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany.
Market Landscape
This deal signals a shift toward high-volume adoption of laser beam powder bed fusion technologies for consumer electronics. By partnering with UnionTech, AmPro Innovations is strategically positioning itself to compete more aggressively in the North and South American markets.
The widespread deployment of these machines could lead to faster production cycles and increased design flexibility for consumer electronics brands. Customers may eventually see more complex or durable components in their future personal devices as these printing systems become standard.
The takeaway
Industrial additive manufacturing continues to transition from prototyping to mass production as companies order machines by the hundreds. Businesses looking to adopt this technology should focus on machine build volumes and laser power configurations to ensure systems match their specific output needs.
What happens next
AmPro Innovations is scheduled to discuss its latest technological developments at Formnext 2026, held in Frankfurt, Germany, in November 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest industrial production trends in the Manufacturing section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Metal Additive Manufacturing.
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