# Optomec and Tongtai partner to integrate 3D metal printing into hybrid machines

Optomec announced an agreement with Tongtai Machine & Tool to integrate Optomec's LENS Print Engine into Tongtai's 5-axis AMH-350 hybrid milling machine, adding 3D metal printing capability.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2017-10-12
- Where: Taiwan, TWN
- Status: announced
- Products: 3D metal printing system, hybrid milling machine
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md), [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Tongtai Machine & Tool Co. Ltd.](https://endata.com/companies/16040.md) (partner)
- [Optomec](https://endata.com/companies/17765.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [equipment-news.com](https://www.equipment-news.com/optomec-partners-with-tongtai-to-deliver-hybrid-machines/), 2017-10-12: "The new Tongtai hybrid additive manufacturing machine will lower costs to accelerate industrial adoption of metal additive manufacturing in Asia."

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