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Minerva Print Head
ValCUN’s Minerva Print Head extends the versatility of industrial aluminium additive manufacturing by seamlessly integrating Molten Metal Deposition (MMD) into your existing machinery. Whether upgrading a robotic arm, hybrid milling center, or laboratory setup, Minerva offers flexible deployment options and full control. Hybrid manufacturing where combination of additive and subtractive manufacturing come in reach.
Most frequent questions and answers
The head integrates ValCUN’s Molten Metal Deposition (MMD) capability into existing machines enabling easy retrofit of aluminium additive manufacturing without purchasing a whole printer system.
It is designed for versatile deployment and can be easily mounted on industrial robotic arms, hybrid CNC milling centres, gantry frames, and production lines—offering plug-and-play compatibility.
Yes. For research purposes, the Print Head can function as an advanced aluminum deposition printhead, a droplet generator, or others. Useful for material development, parameter exploration, or exploratory AM workflows.
The print head weighs less than 7 kilograms—light enough to be mounted on most small industrial and collaborative robot arms, ensuring easy integration and manoeuvring.
Roughly the size of a shoebox, the compact Minerva Print Head is designed for easy handling, storage, and installation—ideal for tight robotics workspaces or lab benches.
The Minerva Print Head requires three essential connections—electrical power, fluid lines and sensor interfaces. Optional enhancements include a gasses (e.g., argon). For full technical specifications and integration guidance, please contact us.
Contact us to discuss integration options, arrange a technical presentation, or explore pilot installations using the Minerva Print Head.