CRG Defense has become one of the first companies globally and only the second in the U.S. to acquire the ARGO 1000 HYPERMELT, a large-format 3D printer developed by Italian manufacturer Roboze. This advanced system significantly expands CRG Defense’s capability to produce aerospace-grade polymer and composite parts at scale, offering new opportunities for partners in the defense and aerospace industries.

The ARGO 1000 HYPERMELT leverages Fused Granulate Fabrication (FGF) to create high-performance thermoplastic components with exceptional accuracy and repeatability. With a build volume of 1000 x 1000 x 1000 mm (39 x 39 x 39 inches), the system enables the manufacture of large, complex parts that meet stringent aerospace requirements.

“This gives us immediate production capability while we continue developing our next-generation additive manufacturing technologies,” said Ian Fuller, Strategic Director and Additive Manufacturing area lead at CRG Defense. “It also allows us to support organizations that want to bring advanced materials like fiber-reinforced PEEK, PEK, and PEI into secure production environments without building that infrastructure from scratch.”

The acquisition complements CRG Defense’s ongoing $2.5 million U.S. Air Force contract to design an ultra-high-temperature 3D printing system for future aerospace applications. Funded by the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office, the project targets components that can withstand extreme operating conditions on a scale previously unattainable with additive manufacturing.

Beyond R&D, the ARGO 1000 HYPERMELT delivers immediate production readiness for defense, aerospace, oil and gas, motorsports, and automotive applications. CRG Defense also offers a secure, U.S.-based production environment and established government contracting pathways, helping commercial innovators and foreign-friendly firms enter defense supply chains more efficiently.

“The ARGO 1000 HYPERMELT represents a strategic leap forward in our additive manufacturing capabilities,” Fuller added. “It complements our existing projects and provides a unique value proposition: cutting-edge research combined with large-scale production capacity in a secure environment. We have already proven these benefits by developing and manufacturing multifunctional composite layup and debulking tools for aerospace customers.”

Source: crgdefense.com