On October 26, 2026, U.S. small-format metal 3D printer manufacturer Xact Metal announced record machine orders for Q2 and Q3 2026, with order volume up more than 30% year-over-year through September. CEO Juan Mario Gomez said the single- and dual-laser XM200G continues to perform strongly in defense, injection molding, and medical markets. The XM200G µHD model, shipping since Q3, uses metal powder with a -22 µm particle size and a 25 µm laser spot, targeting the printing of very small parts. Meanwhile, the mid-size XM300G, under development for several years, is now officially open for ordering: build dimensions of 300×300×300 mm (upgradable to 400 mm height), a choice of single-laser or four-laser 500 W/1,000 W fiber lasers, a removable build platform, and a starting price of approximately US$200,000, with deliveries expected to begin in mid-2027. The company positions itself as lowering the barrier for small and medium-sized manufacturers to enter the metal laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) market. With the launch of the XM300G, its product line now covers three major series: the single/dual-laser XM200G, the XM200G µHD, and the mid-size multi-laser system. Order growth indicates that market adoption of compact metal powder bed 3D printing is accelerating. Value for powder buyers: (1) Ramping of small LPBF equipment directly drives demand for fine-particle-size stainless steel, tool steel, and titanium alloy powders; (2) The µHD model (-22 µm powder) imposes stricter requirements on powder particle size distribution and sphericity, so powder suppliers can launch dedicated fine-particle grades; (3) Watch how the spread of ~US$200,000-class equipment stimulates metal powder purchasing by small and medium-sized customers.