Xact Metal has opened orders for its XM300G metal 3D printer, extending its range into larger parts and higher-volume production. Orders began on October 23, 2026, with shipments planned for mid-2027.
The launch follows what the company described as its strongest-ever second and third quarters for orders. Through September, orders were up more than 30% year over year, while CEO Juan Mario Gomez said the smaller XM200G continued to perform strongly in the market.
XM300G adds build space and up to four lasers
The XM300G is a mid-size laser powder bed fusion system aimed at aerospace, automotive and general manufacturing applications where part size or production quantity makes print speed a priority.
Its standard build volume is 300 x 300 x 300 mm, with an extended feed option increasing the available height to 400 mm. Buyers can specify one or four ytterbium fiber lasers, with power options of 500 W or 1,000 W. The lasers can fuse powder simultaneously across the full work area.
An interchangeable build platform is intended to shorten the interval between print cycles. Other specifications include:
- A 100 µm laser spot size.
- Layer thicknesses from 20 to 100 µm.
- Jogging speed above 20 m/s.
- A 24-inch touchscreen and optional glovebox.
- Three-phase power at 400 to 480 VAC.
The machine measures approximately 1,722 x 732 x 1,880 mm. The single-laser version weighs about 720 kg, rising to roughly 910 kg for the quad-laser XM300G4.
Current order details differ from earlier XM300G listings
Xact Metal first introduced the series at IMTS 2022, when US pricing started at $200,000. Pricing for the configuration now open for orders has not been disclosed.
Earlier specifications and delivery expectations differ from the current announcement. LayerByLayer’s technical listing records a 2025 configuration with one, two or four lasers and a 300 x 300 x 400 mm build volume, alongside an earlier delivery target in the second half of 2026. The October order announcement instead specifies one or four lasers, an optional 400 mm height and mid-2027 shipments.
That makes the October configuration and schedule the relevant details for the newly opened order book.
Larger machines extend Xact Metal’s smaller-shop strategy
Gomez co-founded Xact Metal in 2017 with two engineers from Penn State University, seeking to make functional metal powder bed fusion equipment more affordable for small and medium-sized businesses.
The company’s earlier pricing included an XM200C at $65,000 and a dual-laser XM200G at $90,000. By December 2024, it had shipped its 150th unit. The XM300G extends that approach toward larger parts and production quantities, although its current price remains the missing piece for buyers assessing the investment.
Competition for smaller industrial customers is also widening. Vulcan’s MX Series launched with an entry MX100 priced from $39,000, while One Click Metal targeted a roughly €50,000 printer for newcomers and smaller businesses.
XM200G development continues alongside the larger platform
The smaller XM200G offers a 150 x 150 x 150 mm build volume, optionally extending to 290 mm in Z, with one or two lasers rated at 100, 200 or 400 W. It runs on standard single-phase power.
Xact Metal’s own mold-insert test illustrates the effect of its laser configurations. Four Uddeholm Corrax inserts took 73 hours with a single 100 W laser and a 100 µm spot size. Using two 400 W lasers reduced the same job to 10 hours, an 86% reduction.
The fine-feature XM200G μHD began shipping in the third quarter of 2026, using -22 µm metal powder and a 25 µm laser spot. Further XM200G development is planned for 2027: dual-laser printing on a single part. Currently, each part in a dual-laser build is printed by one laser.
