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NIDEC MACHINE TOOL AMERICA Expands Advanced Manufacturing Portfolio, Rebrands Division to Reflect Broader Capabilities

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Wixom, MI – 12 MAR 2026 – NIDEC MACHINE TOOL AMERICA has announced the
rebranding of its Additive Manufacturing division to Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, marking a significant step forward in the company’s commitment to delivering precision manufacturing solutions across North America.


The newly named division brings three distinct technology platforms under one umbrella:
LAMDA, the company’s metal additive manufacturing system; ABLASER, a high-precision
laser micromachining system; and BOND MEISTER, a room-temperature wafer bonding
machine built for semiconductor and MEMS applications.

“This expansion reflects where the industry is heading and where we stand as a company,” said Tyson Gregory, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Sales Manager. “By bringing these specialized systems together, we are making it easier for our North American customers to leverage our full suite of solutions.”

About the Technologies

LAMDA – DED AM System

LAMDA is NIDEC’s Laser Powder DED Additive Manufacturing system, built for large-scale metal 3D printing. The series, comprising the LAMDA200, LAMDA500, LAMDA2000, and LAMDA5000, features advanced process control with AI anomaly detection for real-time monitoring and feedback, ensuring stability and repeatability throughout the build. Additionally, its local shield nozzle allows for the printing of reactive materials without a full inert gas enclosure, which simplifies setup and speeds up delivery.

ABLASER – Laser Micromachining System

The ABLASER is built around proprietary optical head technology and a prism rotator. This enables ultra-high precision helical machining, drilling micro-holes down to ⌀27 μm in materials like silicon, SiC, and ceramics with no thermal distortion. Its flexible taper hole control supports straight, forward taper, reverse taper, and hand-drum-shaped geometries.

BOND MEISTER – Room Temperature Wafer Bonding Machine 

BOND MEISTER joins wafers through surface activation bonding inside a high-vacuum environment; no heat is required. This eliminates thermal stress and distortion, allowing for the bonding of dissimilar materials like GaN, GaAs, and silicon. The lineup includes the MWB-04/06-R for research, prototyping, and small to medium volume production; MWB-04/06/08-AX for high-throughput production with fully automatedcassette-to-cassette operation; and MWB-08/12-ST for 300 mm wafer bonding in high-volume applications.

Availability

All three systems are available through NIDEC MACHINE TOOL AMERICA and backed by the North American sales and service network. 

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RAPID + TCT 2026

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APRIL 13 – 16, 2026 | BOOTH 2250 Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center Boston, MA

NIDEC MACHINE TOOL AMERICA is heading to Boston for RAPID + TCT 2026, North America’s largest additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event. From April 13-16, the industry’s leading innovators will gather to explore the technologies redefining the future of part production.

We invite you to visit us at Booth 2250 to see how our LAMDA systems are pushing the boundaries of large-scale laser metal DED.

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NIDEC MACHINE TOOL AMERICA to Showcase at 10th Annual Military Additive Manufacturing Summit

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Wixom, MI – 16 JAN 2026 – NIDEC MACHINE TOOL AMERICA will exhibit at the 10th Annual Military Additive Manufacturing Summit & Technology Showcase (MILAM), held February 2-5 in Tampa, Florida. Located at Booth 107 on Level 3, NIDEC MACHINE TOOL AMERICA will showcase its LAMDA series, a line of laser powder Directed Energy Deposition (DED) systems engineered for high-precision, large-scale metal 3D printing.

As the premier event for defense and aerospace 3D printing in North America, MILAM provides a vital forum for industry leaders to address Department of Defense (DoD) priorities around readiness, sustainment, and supply chain resilience. The LAMDA series is designed to support these objectives through scalable metal additive manufacturing for production, repair, and overhaul of critical components.

LAMDA technology offers two distinct advantages that set it apart from traditional additive manufacturing platforms:

  • Local Shield Nozzle: While many systems require a full inert gas enclosure or environmental chamber to process reactive materials, LAMDA utilizes a proprietary local shield system. This allows for high-accuracy printing in an open-air environment, drastically reducing setup complexity and footprint while speeding up the delivery of parts.
  • Real-Time Monitoring and Feedback: To meet the strict quality standards of the defense industry, LAMDA features an advanced monitoring and feedback system integrated with AI anomaly detection. This closed-loop control ensures a stable, repeatable process, providing the precision necessary for mission-critical applications.

“The LAMDA series is built for the realities of modern defense manufacturing,” said Tyson Gregory, Additive Manufacturing Sales at NIDEC MACHINE TOOL AMERICA. “Our local shield technology removes the logistical headache of inert gas enclosures. When you combine that with AI-driven process assurance, you get a system that truly strengthens supply chain resilience and accelerates readiness.”

NIDEC MACHINE TOOL AMERICA’s additive manufacturing solutions are part of a comprehensive portfolio, which includes strategic collaborations with NIDEC OKK, PAMA, Federal Broach, and TAKISAWA. MILAM attendees are encouraged to visit Booth 107 to see how the LAMDA series can help meet the military’s objective of deploying additive manufacturing to operational units.

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To register for MILAM 2026: https://www.militaryam.com/

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Are Metal LPBF Parts Overpriced? Cost Analysis of DED vs M-LPBF Parts Exceeding 300mm

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