EOS has announced the full acquisition of Metalpine GmbH, an Austrian specialist in high-quality metal powders for additive manufacturing. EOS had already held a shareholding in the company for several years. It has now taken 100% ownership, turning a trusted supply relationship into a fully integrated one.
At the heart of the deal is Metalpine’s patented wire-based gas atomization process. This produces highly spherical, pore-free metal powders known for their consistency and performance in demanding industrial applications. The particular focus is on titanium and copper.
For EOS, the strategic intent is clear. As titanium AM scales across aerospace, medical, and high-performance industrial applications, securing a reliable, high-quality powder source becomes a competitive differentiator. Metalpine will continue to operate as an independent company within EOS. It will maintain its brand, organizational structure, and its broader customer base across the AM ecosystem.
This acquisition follows a pattern. In 2019, EOS acquired Vulcan Labs, a Stratasys spin-off specializing in Powder Bed Fusion technology, bringing polymer AM expertise and talent into its North American operations.
We saw through these moves a deliberate vertical integration strategy: from process expertise (Vulcan Labs) to material supply (Metalpine).
Source: EOS, acquisition of Vulcan Labs, 5 February 2019.
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