FormAlloy Opens Application Development Center in California

The Application Development Center significantly expands Formalloy’s capabilities, serving as a hub for research and development, and offering customers and partners access to the latest in metal 3D printing technology, expert consultation and a collaborative environment to develop and refine their applications.

FormAlloy CEO Melanie Lang speaks at the Grand Opening of its new Application Development Center in Spring Valley, California. Source: Rachel Melchor, Public Affairs Office - Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW)

FormAlloy Technologies Inc., a provider of metal additive manufacturing (AM) technology, recently opened its new Application Development Center in Spring Valley, California. The company says this facility is designed to foster innovation and collaboration. The July grand opening event featured a keynote address by Congresswoman Sara Jacobs, a dedicated advocate for technological advancement and economic development in the region.

The Application Development Center is said to mark a significant expansion of Formalloy’s capabilities to provide cutting-edge solutions in AM. The center serves as a hub for research and development, offering customers and partners access to the latest in metal 3D printing technology, expert consultation and a collaborative environment to develop and refine their applications.

“We were thrilled to open our new Application Development Center and welcome Congresswoman Sara Jacobs to join us in this celebration,” says Melanie Lang, Formalloy CEO and co-founder. “This center represents our commitment to driving innovation in additive manufacturing and supporting our customers in bringing their groundbreaking ideas to life.”

Congresswoman Sara Jacobs delivered a keynote address at the event, highlighting the importance of supporting advanced manufacturing technologies and their potential to drive economic growth and job creation in the San Diego region. She also presented the FormAlloy team with a Certificate of Congressional Recognition, to commemorate and recognize the opening of the center.

“I was excited to see companies like Formalloy leading the way in technological innovation,” Congresswoman Jacobs says. “The opening of this Application Development Center is a testament to the incredible talent and ingenuity in our community. I look forward to seeing the new advancements and opportunities that will emerge from this state-of-the-art facility.”

The grand opening event included tours of the new facility, live demonstrations of FormAlloy’s precision directed energy deposition (DED) systems which are used to build, enhance, repair and join components, and an impact statement from NAVAIR on the importance of the technology to Naval aviation. Attendees gained insights into the potential applications of metal 3D printing across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy and medical.