(XJet: Rehovot, Israel) -- XJet, a leader in advanced additive manufacturing technology, has announced the Carmel Pro, a compact and cost-efficient metal and ceramic 3D printing system that makes industrial-grade, nanoparticle jetting (NPJ) technology accessible to small-to-medium enterprises, research centers, and premium jewelry manufacturers.

Engineered as an entry-level platform with professional-grade performance, the Carmel Pro delivers exceptional detail, density, and surface quality while removing the complexity and cost barriers traditionally associated with high-end additive manufacturing systems. Based on XJet’s proprietary, user-friendly, powderless technology, it enables direct jetting of metal and ceramic inks with a separate soluble support material, ensuring both precision and versatility. With a 60–70% lower initial investment compared to XJet’s existing Carmel systems, the new platform opens the door for organizations seeking to adopt metal and ceramic 3D printing for high-value end-use parts production.

“The Carmel Pro represents a significant milestone in democratizing access to industrial, powderless, and safe metal and ceramic additive manufacturing,” says Guy Zimmerman, CEO of XJet. “By delivering the same precision and material capabilities of our larger systems in a compact, cost-efficient format, we’re enabling a new generation of manufacturers, designers, and researchers to leverage the unique advantages of nanoparticle jetting technology.”

Multimaterial capability and smart automation

In a significant advancement, the Carmel Pro features multimaterial printing capability with four material channels. This is a unique capability of XJet’s direct material jetting technology, which enables unparalleled operational flexibility and unlocks possibilities for the most sophisticated application development yet. The system is fully compatible with XJet’s complete portfolio of metal and ceramic inks, including the company’s unique precious metals capability, with support for future expansion into high-value materials and specialized applications.

Carmel Pro introduces smart automation features designed for ease of use and minimal operator intervention. A single-button job starts with automated prechecks, guided setup wizards, and self-monitoring systems that make the platform ideal for nonexpert users and shift operators. The system requires less than 20-minute turnarounds between jobs, with rapid cleaning and setup processes that minimize downtime. This, combined with XJet’s full ink recirculation system, not only makes production faster and more convenient, but also guarantees maximum material use for efficient production, bringing manufacturing costs down further.

“We’re leveraging our powderless, automated print-wash-sinter process and offering it in an affordable, small-footprint format, which amplifies our unique value proposition for sustainability and eco-efficiency to the maximum,” says Zimmerman.

Expanding market reach to innovation-driven organizations

The launch of Carmel Pro marks a strategic move by XJet to expand its market beyond large-scale industrial manufacturing players to serve small to medium-size enterprises, startups, research institutes, and universities that pioneer innovation in product and technology development. XJet’s existing product portfolio, featuring Carmel 5000X, 1400C and 1400M, was developed to deliver serial production at an industrial level—whereas smaller organizations require flexible, compact AM solutions that fit their budgets and space requirements—while delivering uncompromised part quality, freedom in product design, and material advancements.

“We’ve seen incredible innovation happening in smaller organizations—startups developing breakthrough medical devices, university labs pushing the boundaries of materials science, and independent jewelry designers creating extraordinary pieces,” says Zimmerman. “These innovators have been locked out of advanced metal and ceramic 3D printing because of cost and complexity barriers. Carmel Pro changes that equation entirely. We’re not just selling a machine; we’re enabling the next generation of manufacturing innovators to bring their ideas to life.”