Who’s Printing the Future? Inside 10 Companies Using BLT Metal AM

When people think of 3D printing, they often imagine prototypes and concept parts, not finished components in smartphones, aircraft, and rockets. But Bright Laser Technologies (BLT) has quietly become a manufacturing backbone for some of the world’s most forward-thinking companies, powering everything from aerospace breakthroughs to consumer tech. 

Here are ten examples of how BLT’s metal additive manufacturing is reshaping modern products: 

1. OPPO – Reinventing the Foldable Hinge

BLT helped OPPO create a titanium flexion hinge for the Find N5 foldable phone. The hinge is thinner, lighter, and over 100% stronger than previous versions. Produced on BLT’s S-series printers, this design proves additive manufacturing’s potential in high-volume consumer electronics. 

2. Airbus – Certified Aerospace O-Rings 

BLT earned an Airbus production contract to manufacture metal O-rings for the A320 program using its S400 system. These corrosion-resistant superalloy parts demonstrate AM’s maturity in certified serial aerospace production. 

3. Orienspace – Launch-Ready Rocket Components 

For China’s Orienspace Gravity-1 rocket, BLT printed more than 30 critical titanium and alloy components. The result: faster turnaround, reduced assembly complexity, and proof that AM can survive real flight conditions. 

4. MicroNeuro – Precision for Brain Surgery Robots 

In the medical field, BLT produced ultra-thin titanium components for MicroNeuro’s flexible surgical robots, delivering 0.15 mm-wall precision and enabling less invasive procedures. 

5. EarFit – Premium Sound in 3D Printed Titanium 

Audiophile brand EarFit worked with BLT to launch the TitanIEM, a titanium in-ear monitor. The 3D printed shells offer both superior durability and acoustic tuning, bringing aerospace-grade materials to consumer audio. 

6. Haptron Scientific – Miniature Force Sensors for Robotics 

BLT’s micro-printing technology helped Haptron create the world’s smallest six-axis force sensors, used in humanoid robot hands. The printed metal structures combine strength, repeatability, and miniaturization impossible with traditional machining. 

7. HeyGears – Luxury Car Retrofits 

BLT partnered with HeyGears to re-engineer discontinued parts for a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. Printed parts included titanium exhaust shrouds and aluminum gear paddles with lighter weights and improved finish, revitalizing classic automotive design. 

8. Laptop Brand (Undisclosed) – 3D Printed Titanium Hinge 

At TCT Asia, BLT showcased a 3D printed hinge designed for a major laptop brand. The titanium hinge offers higher rigidity in a smaller form factor—exactly what next-generation thin laptops demand. 

9. Aero Engine Manufacturers – Large-Scale Structural Parts 

BLT’s massive S1500 printer (26 lasers) can fabricate full-size engine components such as an intermediate compressor case (2 mm thick and 1.35 meters across) reducing weight and eliminating dozens of welds in traditional builds. 

10. Student FSAE Motorsport Team – Enhancing Structure and Thermal Management 

BLT’s decades-long support of university racing teams has allowed students to explore metal 3D printing’s potential in lightweight automotive design and innovation. Parts, including steering housing, brake calipers, and a motor cooling system, were printed in aluminum alloys.

The Big Picture 

From aerospace to consumer electronics, these projects prove that additive manufacturing isn’t confined to prototypes anymore. BLT’s technology is enabling companies to produce better-performing, lighter, and more efficient products at scale. 

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