ValCUN, the expert in Molten Metal Deposition (MMD), have launched REMUS 1.0, intending to advance the industrial adoption of 3D printing. This innovation is a cutting-edge printhead which is designed in a way that it supports the use of high-strength aluminium alloys within everyday manufacturing settings.
Irrespective of significant challenges concerning the aluminium additive manufacturing, this innovation will deliver flexible, dependable and scalable imetal deposition capabilities. Not only this, but the integration of this innovation into the industrial production settings is also deemed to be seamless.
Jan De Pauw, Co-founder & CTO of ValCUN stated, "With REMUS 1.0, we’re not just building a product, we’re scaling a vision. Our mission is eventually to be present in every metal workshop complementary to CNC milling and other conventional state-of-the-art metal manufacturing technology."
At Formnext 2025, ValCUN will make its debut of REMUS 1.0 with real-world industrial applications and look for opportunities to develop new strategic partnerships.
Enhancing AM capabilities
Irrespective of aluminium aiding in areas like strength-to-weight ratio, thermal performance and being highly sustainable, there are certain gaps when applying it in traditional additive manufacturing. By introducing REMUS 1.0, the firm is addressing this gap, aiming to bring change within the industrial design community that can leverage this innovation for advanced MMD technologies. This is because it flawlessly works with robotic arms, CNC systems and the MINERVA printer, which was commercially launched back in 2024.
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The design of this innovation enables 3D-optimised geometries, highly aiding in the high-mix and low-volume production. This is highly crucial for the high-strength aluminium alloys where parts are consolidated, weight reduction and feature repair functionality and precision handling with accuracy. In comparison to the current MINERVA platform, this new innovation expands the capabilities far beyond design limitations and size, creating diversified opportunities concerning multiple applications.
Jonas Galle, Co-founder & CEO of ValCUN, enunciated, "REMUS 1.0 is the tool to truly industrialize MMD. MINERVA allowed us to refine the process and understand the industry’s needs, REMUS is born out of that learning, translating those insights into an industrial product."
Other key features of the innovation include complementing the conventional welding robots alongside the metal fabrication tools. Apart from these features, REMUS 1.0 provides high-throughput wire feeding, localised preheating and oxidation cleaning, precise toolpath following and non-planar motion control.
Future advancement plan
In the upcoming times, the firm plans to enhance and incorporate real-time process manufacturing with closed-loop quality assurance. Apart from this, the plan further involves ensuring the maintenance of a consistent performance which shall adhere not only to the standard but also to the high-strength aluminium alloys, including 6xxx and 7xxx grades.
Previous launches
Back in October 2025, the firm unveiled its MX Series, which is a new generation laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printing. This innovation focuses on making the industrial-grade additive manufacturing highly accessible for all business sizes. Moreover, it is deemed to be the most cost-effective 3D printing solution without compromising the overall performance or quality.
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