A Colibrium Additive M Line 3D Printer (Photo: Hyliion)
The company will use the systems to help scale production its KARNO generators.
AUSTIN, Texas—Hyliion Holdings Corp., a developer of sustainable electricity-producing technology, recently took delivery of its first M Line additive manufacturing system from Colibrium Additive, a GE Aerospace company.
The additive manufacturing system, reported to mark the first deployment of an M Line system in the United States, will support the production of Hyliion’s KARNO™ generator technology, the company said in a release.
Hyliion’s adoption of the advanced M Line system is said to represent a significant leap in its production capabilities, enabling the company to manufacture two to four times more parts per machine than its current printers. Hyliion stated that it also placed orders for additional M Line machines, scheduled to be delivered throughout 2025.
The highly efficient performance of Hyliion’s KARNO linear generator is made possible by the complex geometries of its critical components, achievable only through additive manufacturing, the company said.
“We are proud to support Hyliion with our M Line technology,” said Chris Schuppe, CTO of Colibrium Additive, in the release. “Featuring a modular design that separates laser processing and material handling systems, these machines aim to streamline operations, reduce production times, and optimize manufacturing processes, making them an optimal choice for producing the KARNO generator’s complex parts in full-scale production.”
Hyliion’s KARNO generator is designed to efficiently produce electricity using one of more than 20 available fuel sources, leveraging advanced thermal and power systems engineering. The generator is expected to offer on-demand AC or DC power with high efficiency and a cleaner emissions footprint than a conventional genset, representing the future of low-emission energy generation, the release stated.
“The M Line systems are a pivotal advancement in Hyliion’s journey to scale manufacturing,” said Thomas Healy, founder and CEO of Hyliion, in the release. “By incorporating this state-of-the-art technology in our production process, we are significantly enhancing our capacity to meet the growing demand for our KARNO generators in 2025 and beyond.”
Colibrium Additive provides 3D printers, powders, and services for industrial scale metal additive manufacturing. The company empowers its customers to design and build innovative new products that solve manufacturing challenges and improve business outcomes, the release said.
Hyliion’s primary focus is to provide distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy. The company is initially targeting the commercial and waste management industries with a locally deployable generator that can offer prime power as well as energy arbitrage opportunities. Beyond stationary power, Hyliion plans to address mobile applications, such as vehicles and marine.
Hyliion is headquartered in Austin and has a research and development facility in Cincinnati.