Directed Energy Deposition (DED)

Directed Energy Deposition uses focused thermal energy (laser, electron beam, or plasma arc) to melt wire or powder feedstock as it's deposited, building or repairing large metal parts layer by layer. Critical for aerospace and defense, DED enables on-site repair of turbine blades, rapid prototyping of meter-scale tooling, and functionally graded materials that transition properties within a single component.