On August 7th, AVIMETAL’s metal 3D printing equipment business reached a pivotal moment in its global strategic expansion—Dr. Tobias Abeln, former CTO of EOS GmbH and a globally renowned expert in additive manufacturing and equipment engineering, officially joined AVIMETAL as Technical Advisor. He will spearhead the company’s innovation and R&D efforts in equipment technology, bringing comprehensive expertise to the table.

A Milestone in AVIMETAL’s Global Development

The signing ceremony was held at AVIMETAL’s Xuzhou Air Harbor base, attended by senior executives including Gao Zhengjiang, General Manager of AVIMETAL; Li Fachang, General Manager of the Equipment Division; Teng Yun, HR Director; and Gao Ge, Marketing Director.

His involvement will help AVIMETAL build a more professional and scientific R&D system, accelerating the entry of domestic metal 3D printing equipment into international high-end application markets.

Driving Equipment Innovation and Global Competitiveness

Welcoming Dr. Abeln, General Manager Gao Zhengjiang emphasized:

“Since our founding, AVIMETAL has been dedicated to metal additive manufacturing technology and product innovation. Since entering the metal 3D printing equipment sector in 2022, we have aimed to create world-class domestic high-end equipment. Dr. Abeln’s exceptional technical capabilities, practical experience, and global vision will significantly enhance our R&D strength, speed up international benchmarking, and enable us to deliver better solutions to global customers.”

Dr. Abeln also expressed confidence in the Chinese market:

“China’s metal additive manufacturing market shows remarkable vitality and potential. AVIMETAL has built a strong foundation in both metal 3D printing materials and equipment development. I look forward to combining international experience with local innovation to push our equipment toward higher precision and greater efficiency.”

Hands-On Technical Engagement from Day One

Since joining, Dr. Abeln has led multiple technical workshops with the equipment R&D team. He has also visited AVIMETAL’s production lines to review the progress of full-series metal 3D printing equipment.

In addition, he toured the company’s metal powder production facility, gaining a full understanding of AVIMETAL’s “materials + equipment” collaborative innovation model, which integrates powder manufacturing with equipment development to create a complete additive manufacturing ecosystem.

A New Stage in AVIMETAL’s International Strategy

Dr. Abeln’s appointment marks a new stage in AVIMETAL’s global expansion, strengthening its capability to compete in the high-end metal additive manufacturing market.

Looking ahead, AVIMETAL will: Integrate top-tier international technology resources； Accelerate independent innovation； Advance “equipment + materials” synergy； Provide reliable solutions for high-end manufacturing worldwide.

This move reflects AVIMETAL’s unwavering commitment to technological leadership, sustainable development, and global excellence in additive manufacturing.