ENIGMA, AMmake, and Other Leading DED 3D Printing Companies to Showcase Innovations at Formnext Asia Shenzhen

In recent years, Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology has been rapidly transitioning from laboratory research to industrial-scale production. In June 2025, a groundbreaking study from the Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, was published in *Scripta Materialia*—demonstrating the successful fabrication of a novel cobalt-based superalloy (ZGH688) using Laser-Directed Energy Deposition (L-DED). This alloy exhibits superior crack resistance and high-temperature mechanical performance compared to traditional nickel-based alloys, offering new solutions for extreme environments such as those found in aerospace engines. This achievement has once again placed DED technology in the industry spotlight. As a core branch of additive manufacturing, DED is reshaping production paradigms in aerospace, energy equipment, and beyond, owing to its high efficiency, scalability for large components, and material flexibility.

With surging demand for large-scale metal additive manufacturing in aerospace and energy sectors, Chinese enterprises are leveraging innovation to secure leading market positions. From August 26 to 28, 2025, Formnext Asia in Shenzhen will serve as a premier platform to showcase these breakthroughs. Companies including AMmake, ENIGMA, FOCURING, and XING GUAN New Materials will unveil cutting-edge DED solutions, further reinforcing China's global influence in additive manufacturing. From core optics and intelligent control systems to advanced materials R\&D, a complete domestic DED ecosystem has emerged, positioning China at the forefront of several niche segments.

Domestic Leaders Redraw the DED Innovation Map

* ENIGMA (Booth C66)

  ENIGMA’s ArcMan series of standard arc additive systems accommodates a range of part sizes for various application scenarios. The systems support multiple materials including aluminum, magnesium, copper alloys, stainless steel, and carbon steel. These solutions are now widely adopted in aerospace, energy, tooling, marine, and academic sectors. Extensive research and practical deployments confirm that arc-based additive manufacturing offers significant advantages in structural optimization compared to traditional methods.

* FOCURING (Booth E58)

  FOCURING has consistently driven innovation in laser cladding. Its proprietary “light-powder/wire encasement” technology platform demonstrates formidable technical competitiveness. In November 2024, in collaboration with Soochow University’s School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, FOCURING developed the next-generation CH-WPC60 multifunctional cladding head featuring internal coaxial powder/wire feeding and variable beam shaping. Using a patented ring-shaped beam encasing a single-axis powder stream or wire feed, this design achieves true coaxial integration of laser, material, and shielding gas, enabling flexible switching between wire and powder feed. The system features omnidirectional scanning and a broad process window, making it ideal for surface enhancement, additive manufacturing, and filler welding across various industries.

* AMmake (Booth C33)

  AMmake specializes in its VEAM multi-laser coaxial wire-feeding DED technology and focuses on three core business areas: equipment manufacturing, printing services, and software development. The company’s self-developed product lines include the Laser One (R\&D-grade), Laser Five (five-axis multi-laser), and Robo L1 (industrial-grade). These systems have filled key domestic gaps in laser wire-feed additive equipment. Rongsu has delivered over 1,000 finished parts, totaling more than 24,000 kilograms in mass. Its proprietary DED process monitoring system enables ultra-automated industrial production. The company provides intelligent manufacturing solutions and full-cycle technical support across aerospace, shipbuilding, petrochemical, nuclear/hydro energy, civil engineering, and academic sectors.

* XING GUAN New Materials (Booth B89)

  XING GUAN is a high-tech enterprise dedicated to the development and manufacturing of high-performance metal wire materials for DED applications. Its product range includes aluminum alloys (e.g., ZL205A, 7075XG), magnesium alloys (e.g., AZ91, WE54), titanium alloys (e.g., TC4, TA2), and NiTi shape memory alloys. These wires are engineered specifically for DED processes, offering excellent feed stability and cladding performance. With diameters ranging from 0.02 mm to 8.0 mm, the materials are produced using vacuum melting and advanced surface treatment to ensure low oxygen content and defect-free quality—meeting the stringent purity and forming standards of DED. XING GUAN also offers customized material development and DED process consulting, supporting rapid, lightweight, high-performance component manufacturing in aerospace and medical sectors.

China’s Intelligent Manufacturing Accelerates Global Ascent

As Formnext Asia 2025 draws near, Chinese DED enterprises are poised to demonstrate their technological prowess to a global audience. From breakthroughs in material systems and precision engineering to the digitization of control systems, domestic firms are building a more complete and efficient DED technology ecosystem.

Driven by policy support, industrial demand, and relentless innovation, China’s additive manufacturing sector is evolving from a follower to a global leader—crafting a world-class “Made-in-China” solution for intelligent manufacturing. DED technology will continue to take root in more industrial applications, propelling China’s intelligent manufacturing to new heights on the global stage.