Optomec is a privately-held, supplier of additive manufacturing systems. The firm's patented Aerosol Jet Systems for printed electronics and LENS 3D Printers for metal components are used by industry players across a range of appliactions and markets to reduce product cost and improve performance. Together, these unique printing solutions work with the broadest spectrum of functional materials, ranging from electronic inks to structural metals and even biological matter. Optomec has an around the world users base, targeting production applications in the electronics, energy, life sciences and aerospace industries. In Dceember 2108 Optomec announced acquisition of Huffman, itself a long-time established leader in supplying 3D metal printing systems for additive repair of gas turbine components in the energy and aviation markets. HuffmanÂ’s equipment and software are in production at virtually all major manufacturers of aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines, who use its metal deposition capabilities to restore worn or damaged components at substantially lower cost than newly-made spare parts.The acquisition combines OptomecÂ’s broad horizontal market reach, across a wide range of industries and hundreds of customers, with HuffmanÂ’s deep penetration in the gas turbine market. The synergies extend to complementary product portfolios and technical expertise, which together sets the stage for accelerated growth in both businesses.
