DeskFab X1 · Featured machine

All-in-one true desktop metal 3D printer.

The DeskFab X1 puts industrial-grade SLM on a benchtop footprint — 100 dental crowns in 3 hours, single-phase power, integrated filtration. Distributed and supported in South Africa by Solvit Engineering.

Build
Ø100 mm
Output
100 / 3 hr
Power
220V
FastForm DeskFab X1 desktop metal SLM 3D printer
DeskFab X1True desktop SLM
Available Stock Somerset WestEst. 2016 · 3 000+ installs
2016
FastForm established
80+
countries served globally
3 000+
installs worldwide
24 hr
SA technician response
Featured printers

From the lab bench to the foundry floor.

Why local matters

Metal 3D printing should be within reach.

At the heart of advanced manufacturing, we believe that metal 3D printing should be within reach. Based in Somerset West, Western Cape, we offer one of the most cost-effective metal additive manufacturing systems in the country, backed by local installation, hands-on training, and ongoing support. Typical import lead times are around six weeks, but with local support every step of the way, you can buy with confidence. Whether you're making your first investment in metal 3D printing or expanding your capabilities, we're here to make advanced manufacturing practical and affordable in Southern Africa.

Industries we serve

Where additive manufacturing earns its keep in South Africa.

Dental

Crowns, bridges and frameworks in CoCr and titanium.

Mining

Wear parts, pump impellers, custom drag-line components.

Aerospace

Ti6Al4V structural parts under AS9100 quality systems.

Toolmaking

Injection-mold inserts with conformal cooling channels.

Next step

See a print sample in your hands within 10 working days.

Send us a CAD file and a build-volume requirement. We'll print a test part on the matching platform and courier it to your office.

Request a sample print