Rosatom Additive Technologies has launched the first Russian serial 3D printer for large-format metal printing using Selective Laser Melting (SLM) – the RusMelt 600M. Following the mid-size RusMelt 300M, this printer expands Rosatom’s capabilities in industrial additive manufacturing. The launch took place at the “Metaloobrabotka-2025” exhibition, attended by Ilya Kavelashvili, Director of Rosatom Additive Technologies, and Olga Ospennikova, Executive Director of the Association of Additive Technologies Development (AADT), and demonstrated to Russia’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Anton Alikhanov.
“Previously, printers of this class were only made abroad,” said Ilya Kavelashvili. “The RusMelt 600M is built with Russian components and designed to meet the needs of leading Russian manufacturers. We plan eight units, including export orders, and will soon introduce two smaller-format SLM printers. This completes Rosatom’s full lineup of metal 3D printers across all key technologies and sizes.”
“The launch of a large-format additive manufacturing system with a 600 mm build volume across three axes is a major breakthrough in the Russian additive manufacturing market and a significant achievement for industry,” said Olga Ospennikova, Executive Director of the AADT. “These 3D printers open new opportunities in aerospace, aviation, the nuclear sector, energy, and engine manufacturing—anywhere large, complex metal components are needed. Large-format machines currently make up around 15% of the Russian SLM printer market, but by 2030 their share is expected to reach 25–30%, equivalent to roughly two billion rubles per year.”
The RusMelt 600M prints stainless steel, nickel, titanium, aluminum, and cobalt alloys, with a 600×600×600 mm build volume. It features four 500 W lasers (optional 700 or 1000 W) and an intelligent system monitoring the melt process, plus a mechanized unloading and cleaning unit for easy part removal.
This printer produces complex metal parts with high precision and minimal waste, without tooling. It is suitable for aerospace, nuclear, energy, and other industries requiring large, complex components. Rosatom Additive Technologies also provides tailored support, from equipment delivery to process analysis and guidance to maximize production efficiency.
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About Rosatom Additive Technologies
Rosatom Additive Technologies is at the forefront of Russia’s industrial 3D printing sector, driving innovation, standards, and workforce development. Since 2019, Russia has prioritized additive manufacturing through national strategies and roadmaps, and Rosatom has been central to this effort—developing more than half of the country’s active 3D printing standards.
The RusMelt 300M, Rosatom’s flagship 3D printer using selective laser melting (SLM), received certification from the Russian Chamber of Commerce in 2023, qualifying it for government procurement programs. This achievement reflects Rosatom’s commitment to quality, reliability, and readiness for international markets.
Rosatom is also expanding infrastructure and skills: seven Public Access Additive Technology Centers (PA ATCs) have been established across Russia to provide training, masterclasses, and hands-on experience. The Russian 3D printing market grew by 60% in 2023 and 23% in 2024, surpassing 18 billion rubles, with Rosatom expected to account for up to 70% of sector investments through 2030.
Rosatom Additive Technologies offers full-cycle solutions for industrial customers: from 3D printers, software, and specialized powders to training and technical support. This ensures companies in strategic industries can implement additive manufacturing efficiently and reliably. Learn more at https://rosat.tvel.ru/
About Rosatom Fuel Division (TVEL JSC)
The Rosatom Fuel Division, managed by TVEL JSC, operates nuclear fuel production, uranium enrichment, centrifuge manufacturing, and related research and design activities. TVEL supplies fuel for over 70 power reactors in 15 countries, research reactors in nine countries, and Russia’s naval reactors. The division is the world’s largest producer of enriched uranium and a global leader in stable isotopes, while also expanding into chemistry, metallurgy, energy storage, 3D printing, digital technologies, and nuclear decommissioning.
Through innovation and high-tech solutions, Rosatom and its enterprises are advancing Russia’s technological independence and strengthening the competitiveness of the nuclear sector and broader industrial markets. Learn more at www.tvel.ru
