Divergent introduces Monolith One: 12 2 kW lasers for large-scale additive manufacturing
Divergent Technologies has unveiled Monolith One, a metal powder bed 3D printer equipped with 12 2 kW lasers and a build volume of 700 x 700 x 835 mm. The machine will not be commercialized: it was designed internally to enhance DAPS, the American company’s proprietary production system.
The platform is over eight meters tall and six meters wide. It is designed for continuous high-productivity operations, with the goal of producing tens of thousands of munition structures or hundreds of thousands of critical components per year.
- 12 lasers of 2 kW each with beam shaping technology
- Build volume: 700 x 700 x 835 mm
- Compatible materials: aluminum, nickel, steel, titanium
- Integrated powder recovery and recirculation system
- Gas flow up to 1700 m³/h
A proprietary machine for the digital factory
Monolith One is not intended for sale but represents a key element of the DAPS production chain, Divergent's adaptive system that integrates design, 3D printing, and robotic assembly.
Divergent developed Monolith One in 28 months under the guidance of CTO Brian Erhartic. The machine will not be sold nor licensed to other manufacturers. This choice reflects a precise industrial strategy: maintaining full control over the production process.
Six Monolith One units are already operational at the Torrance, California headquarters. Another 64 machines will be installed over the next two years at the new Long Beach facility, a 40,000 square meter plant.
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Q&A
Is Monolith One available for sale?
No, the machine will not be commercialized or licensed. It is designed in-house to enhance the proprietary DAPS production system.
How many lasers does the Monolith One printer have?
Monolith One is equipped with 12 lasers, 2 kW each, with beam shaping technology. This ensures continuous high-productivity operations.
Which materials can be printed?
The machine is compatible with aluminum, nickel, steel, and titanium. It is a metal powder bed 3D printer.
Where will the Monolith One units be installed?
Six units are operational in Torrance, California. Another 64 will be installed at the new Long Beach facility over the next two years.
What is the purpose of the DAPS system?
DAPS integrates parametric design, additive manufacturing, and robotic assembly. It eliminates dedicated tooling to create a flexible factory.
