Please note: This is a Sole Source Notification. Make: Markforged; Model: Metal X, Wash 1, Sinter 2 Bundle; Description: Industrial metal 3D printer with an integrated washing and sintering system utilizing Atomic Diffusion Additive Manufacturing (ADAM) technology for high-strength metal part production. Includes BOFA filtered fume extraction unit for facility exhaust compliance. The Markforged Metal X system is the only known system that combines 3D metal printing, sintering, and washing within a single ecosystem, utilizing the proprietary ADAM process. No other manufacturer provides a carbon-free retort sinter and continuous wash system under a patented technology. Uniqueness and Compatibility: Proprietary Technology: The ADAM process is patented and unique to Markforged (https://patents.google.com/?q=CFF&inventor=Gregory+Thomas+Mark). No other metal printing system offers this combination. Vendor Exclusivity: Phillips Corporation is the only authorized educational reseller for Mississippi, ensuring exclusive distribution of this system. Seamless Integration: The Metal X system is designed to work within Markforged’s Digital Forge platform, which is already in use at MSU, allowing for smooth implementation with existing workflows. Health & Safety Compliance: Markforged specifies BOFA fume extraction systems to maintain proper air filtration and safety compliance for metal printing operations.
