US-based metal 3D printing equipment manufacturer Mastrex has introduced the MX300 metal 3D printing system, priced at $185,000. The system features a build volume of 300×300×350mm, dual 500W lasers, and compatibility with materials such as titanium alloys, stainless steel, aluminum alloys, cobalt-chrome, and Inconel. It targets vertically integrated manufacturers and machine shops in aerospace, defense, and medical sectors. US manufacturing service provider Solomon MFG has become one of its first users. Designed, assembled, and tested in the US, the MX300's relatively affordable price aims to lower the barrier to entry for metal additive manufacturing, helping more small-to-medium manufacturers integrate the technology into their production capabilities.