# Metal 3D Printers ValCUN Releases the Advanced 'Minerva' Molten Metal 3D Printer By Kanesa D | Published 2023-05-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valcun References: [3dprint](https://3dprint.com/299837/valcun-releases-first-molten-metal-3d-printer/) & [valcun.be](https://www.valcun.be/)  ValCUN, a startup from Belgium that specializes in metal 3D printing, has developed a novel [metal 3D printing technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-fabrication-technology) called the Minerva. The company aims to revolutionize the metal 3D printing industry with its Molten Metal Deposition (MMD) technology. Unlike powder-based systems, MMD uses wire feedstock, making it a safer option for use in various environments. This approach also helps reduce the costs of feedstock, which in turn helps lower the overall costs of parts produced. The system was created to fill a gap in the 3D printing industry for a [user-friendly, deployable solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimaker-s6) that shortens the time it takes to produce a product and minimizes [post-processing costs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heygears1). “I have been following aluminum 3D printing technology for over 20 years, and with ValCUN technology, I believe for the first time that this 3D print technology can disrupt the industrial aluminum market," said Piet D'Haeyer, CEO of Pedeo. Image Credit: ValCUN ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Molten Metal Deposition Technology:** ValCUN's Molten Metal Deposition technology has the potential to revolutionize the metal 3D printing industry, making it safer and more cost-effective. - **Wire Feedstock:** ValCUN's use of wire feedstock instead of powder-based systems offers a safer and more affordable option for metal 3D printing. - **User-friendly Deployable Solutions:** ValCUN's Minerva 3D printer fills a gap in the market for a user-friendly and deployable solution that speeds up production time and reduces post-processing costs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **3D Printing Industry:** ValCUN's Minerva 3D printer and Molten Metal Deposition technology is poised to disrupt the metal 3D printing industry. - **Metal Manufacturing Industry:** ValCUN's Minerva 3D printer has the potential to lower the overall costs of parts produced while also making it safer for use in various environments. - **Aluminum Market:** ValCUN's Molten Metal Deposition technology has the potential to disrupt the industrial aluminum market, according to Piet D'Haeyer, CEO of Pedeo. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Liquid Metal 3D-Printing Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-metal-printing.md) - [High-Stability 3D Metal Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/az600.md) - [Blue Laser 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meltio-m600.md) - [Metal-Capable 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nxg-xii-600.md) - [Flexible 3D Printing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metalfab-300-flex-3d.md) - [3D Glass Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobula.md) - [Advanced 3D Printing Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-multijet.md) - [Multi-Material 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimaterial-3d-printer.md) - [Efficient 3D Printing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-3d-printers.md)