TORONTO, Canada and LINARES, Spain, Oct 28, 2025 – Sixpenny Additive has become the first distributor and integration partner for Meltio’s wire-laser metal 3D printing systems in Canada. The partnership brings Meltio’s wire-laser directed energy deposition (DED) technology to Canadian manufacturers, enabling the production of dense metal parts from affordable welding wire.
Through this partnership, Sixpenny Additive will deliver Canadian manufacturers:
- System Sales & Integration – Local expertise to configure Meltio engine systems with industrial robots.
- Service & Support – Canadian-based technical assistance, training, and maintenance.
- Application Development – Consultation on design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) and new product opportunities.
- Printing Services – Access to Meltio’s wire-laser technology through Sixpenny Additive’s service bureau, allowing customers to prototype and produce parts without machine investment.
“We are thrilled to bring Meltio’s technology to Canada,” said David Nolan, president of Sixpenny Additive. “Wire-laser DED opens doors for Canadian manufacturers seeking to reduce costs, shorten lead times, and produce parts previously impossible or uneconomical with conventional methods. Our role is to make adoption seamless by providing both the machines and the expertise to use them effectively.”
Meltio channel manager in the United States, Gabriel Ortiz, explained: “Meltio’s main commitment with this new partnership with Sixpenny Additive offering to all types of industries in Canada the ability to manage the entire manufacturing process using our unique industrial wire-laser metal 3D printing solutions consisting of a Meltio head integrated in a robotic arm -Meltio Engine Robot Integration-, and the Meltio Robot Cell. It is very interesting to help a large range of industries, from automotive to aerospace as they want to print and repair reliable metal parts with our DED wire-laser reliable solutions.”
Source: Meltio
About Meltio
Meltio, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Linares, Spain, specializes in metal additive manufacturing solutions using its proprietary wire-laser Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology. The company offers a range of products, including the Meltio M450 and M600 3D printers, as well as integration kits for CNC machines and robotic systems, enabling hybrid manufacturing capabilities. Meltio serves various industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, and education, providing tools for both production and research applications. As of early 2025, Meltio has sold over 500 systems worldwide, with installations in more than 60 countries, and employs approximately 120 people. In 2024, the company reported a 50% increase in revenue compared to the previous year, reflecting its growing market presence. Notably, Meltio’s technology has been adopted by several defense organizations, including the U.S. Navy, the French Navy, and the South Korean Army, for on-site manufacturing and repair of metal components.
About Sixpenny Additive
Sixpenny Additive Inc., a division of Sixpenny Architectural Fabrication, is a Canadian manufacturing company based in Toronto, Ontario. The company specializes in metal 3D printing using wire-laser directed energy deposition (DED) technology and offers services across five core areas: service bureau printing, OEM sales and integration, proprietary component development, design for additive manufacturing and certification, and post-processing. Building on nearly a decade of expertise in complex metal fabrication for architecture, industry, and public art, Sixpenny Additive serves markets including aerospace, defense, power generation, marine, transportation, and heavy manufacturing. It is the Canadian distributor and integrator for Meltio and also works with Nikon SLM systems. Established in 2025, the company’s estimated annual revenue is about $8M.