Desktop Metal :: 3D Printing Accessible, Safe & Cost-Effective For Engineers, Designers, Machine Shops, Universities & Manufacturers

Desktop Metal, now owned by Arc Public Benefit Corp., is a pioneering technology company driving the future of industrial 3D printing under the vision of “Additive Manufacturing 2.0.” Headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, Desktop Metal was founded in 2015 to make metal 3D printing accessible, safe, and cost-effective for engineers, designers, machine shops, universities, and manufacturers. The company designs and markets a comprehensive portfolio of 3D printing systems, materials, software, and services that enable the digital mass production of end-use parts in metals, polymers, elastomers, ceramics, sands, composites, and biocompatible materials. Desktop Metal’s solutions span the entire product life cycle—from product development and prototyping to mass production and aftermarket operations—serving critical industries such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare, dental, consumer products, heavy industry, and research and development.

While Desktop Metal does not market traditional “robot-based products” like humanoid robots or industrial robotic arms, its core technology is deeply rooted in automation and robotic precision. The company’s 3D printers function as highly automated robotic systems that execute complex, multi-axis printing paths with micron-level accuracy. Their Studio System™ 2 is an office-friendly metal 3D printer that automates the entire printing and sintering process: users load a CAD file into Live Studio software, print the part, and place it in the furnace for sintering. This system eliminates the need for expert metallurgists or machinists, making metal printing accessible to non-specialists through automated, robotic workflows. The Shop System™, the world’s first metal binder jetting system for machine shops, delivers high-resolution parts in a single pass, automating the production of complex geometries at a fraction of the time and cost of traditional methods. Desktop Metal also offers the Edition System™, a scalable platform for high-volume production, and a range of polymers and composites for diverse applications. The company’s proprietary Live Studio software controls robotic motion, material deposition, and process monitoring, ensuring consistent, repeatable results. By integrating automation, precision, and user-friendly design, Desktop Metal’s 3D printers function as robotic manufacturing systems that redefine how parts are made, enabling on-demand, digital mass production without the constraints of traditional manufacturing.